FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Baseball Fielding Positions Trivia Quiz

An interesting mix of questions regarding the fielding positions in baseball.

A multiple-choice quiz by snake9. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
snake9

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,356

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
8542

Last 3 plays: cardsfan_027 (8/10), Guest 104 (3/10), Guest 16 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In Abbott and Costello's 'Who's on First,' I Don't Know is playing which position? Hint

Second Base

Third Base

Shortstop

Catcher

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. In a 6-3 scoring play, which position does the '6' represent? Hint

Shortstop

Second Base

First Base

Third Base

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. In a 6-3 scoring play, which position does the '3' represent? Hint

Second Base

First Base

Shortstop

Third Base

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which position did Ty Cobb play? Hint

Center Field

Right Field

Left Field

Catcher

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Against Mark McGwire (and other big right-handed hitters), some managers have moved which player to the other side of second base away from where they usually play? Hint

Second Baseman

First Baseman

Pitcher

Nobody

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. After Andy Van Slyke was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1987, he played what position early in the season before moving to Center Field? Hint

Right Field

Third Base

Left Field

First Base

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Each of these players have won Gold Gloves. Which group has won a Gold Glove as a second baseman? Hint

Chris Chambliss, Cecil Cooper, Wes Parker

Larry Bowa, Jim Fregosi, Gene Alley

Earl Battey, Elston Howard, Jim Sundberg

Davey Johnson, Manny Trillo, Tommy Helms

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which year was the Designated Hitter first used? Hint

1975

1972

1973

1974

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What position is least represented in the Hall of Fame? Hint

Catcher

Third Base

Second Base

Shortstop

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. After a strikeout with no one on base, who does the catcher usually throw the ball to? Hint

Third Baseman

First Baseman

Pitcher

Center Fielder

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : cardsfan_027: 8/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 104: 3/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 16: 8/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 216: 5/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 140: 4/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 142: 8/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 143: 7/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 167: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Abbott and Costello's 'Who's on First,' I Don't Know is playing which position?

Answer: Third Base

Who's on First, What's on Second, I Don't Know is on Third.

2. In a 6-3 scoring play, which position does the '6' represent?

Answer: Shortstop

3. In a 6-3 scoring play, which position does the '3' represent?

Answer: First Base

4. Which position did Ty Cobb play?

Answer: Center Field

5. Against Mark McGwire (and other big right-handed hitters), some managers have moved which player to the other side of second base away from where they usually play?

Answer: Second Baseman

Three fielders will be in between second and third base with only the first baseman playing between first and second. This was for a right-handed batter.

6. After Andy Van Slyke was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1987, he played what position early in the season before moving to Center Field?

Answer: Right Field

7. Each of these players have won Gold Gloves. Which group has won a Gold Glove as a second baseman?

Answer: Davey Johnson, Manny Trillo, Tommy Helms

8. Which year was the Designated Hitter first used?

Answer: 1973

9. What position is least represented in the Hall of Fame?

Answer: Third Base

10. After a strikeout with no one on base, who does the catcher usually throw the ball to?

Answer: Third Baseman

Source: Author snake9

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.