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Baseball Potpourri Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about baseball overall? This quiz will test your knowledge on almost all aspects of the sport, including procedure, history, and positions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mavericks07. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Mavericks07

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,235

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2450

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the "battery"? Hint

The second baseman and the shortstop

The batter and the pitcher

The pitcher and the catcher

The first baseman and the catcher

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who won the first ever World Series in 1903? Hint

Cleveland Indians

New York Yankees

Boston Pilgrims

Philadelphia A's

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Question 3 of 10

3. What position did Babe Ruth play originally? Hint

Catcher

Outfielder

First Baseman

Pitcher

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does a person mean when they say the ball "went around the horn"? Hint

The ball was thrown around the infield

The ball rolled along the outfield fence from one side to the other

The ball was hit into a gigantic trumpet in center field

The ball hit the horn player in the stands

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the "Hot Corner"? Hint

Third Base

The hot dog stand

First Base

Right Field

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Question 6 of 10

6. What park is home to The Green Monster? Hint

Wrigley Field

Fenway Park

Yankee Stadium

Turner Field

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which was the first city that the Braves franchise played in? Hint

Atlanta

Baltimore

Milwaukee

Boston

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who said "It ain't over till it's over"? Hint

Joe Torre

Willie Mays

Yogi Berra

Cy Young

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team did Jackie Robinson play for? Hint

Los Angeles Angels

San Francisco Giants

Brooklyn Dodgers

Texas Rangers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers play, respectively? Hint

Dodger Stadium and PNC Park

The Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field

Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium

Candelstick Park and Three Rivers Stadium

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the "battery"?

Answer: The pitcher and the catcher

The pitcher and catcher are called the "battery" because they are the key to the entire defensive setup. Together, they "run" the game.

2. Who won the first ever World Series in 1903?

Answer: Boston Pilgrims

The Boston Pilgrims defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, five games to three. Boston's Bill Dineen won three games, and Cy Young won the other two.

3. What position did Babe Ruth play originally?

Answer: Pitcher

Babe Ruth debuted in the Majors with the Boston Red Sox but was later sold to the Yankees. He earned his fame as part of the Yankees' "Murderer's Row" during the 1920s.

4. What does a person mean when they say the ball "went around the horn"?

Answer: The ball was thrown around the infield

The ball is often thrown around the horn after a batter strikes out. The catcher usually starts this procedure by throwing the ball to the third baseman.

5. What is the "Hot Corner"?

Answer: Third Base

Third base is known as the "Hot Corner", because most right-handed hitters will usually hit the ball hard in this direction. In these situations, the third baseman needs quick reactions and good hand-eye coordination in order to catch hard line drives.

6. What park is home to The Green Monster?

Answer: Fenway Park

The Green Monster is an enormously high wall in the famous Fenway Park. It lies in left field and gets it's name because it is painted green. Fenway Park is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

7. Which was the first city that the Braves franchise played in?

Answer: Boston

The Braves first came onto the scene in Boston in 1876 as the Boston Red Caps. It was the first season of the National League. They later moved to Milwaukee in 1953, then Atlanta in 1966.

8. Who said "It ain't over till it's over"?

Answer: Yogi Berra

Yogi Berra was a famous catcher for the New York Yankees from 1946-1963. He was also famous for many other sayings. Yogi usually had one for every situation!

9. Which team did Jackie Robinson play for?

Answer: Brooklyn Dodgers

Jackie Robinson broke into the Major Leagues through Brooklyn in 1947. He is well-known as being the first African-American to play in the Majors, but few know that he is also one of the greatest players to play the game.

10. Where did the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers play, respectively?

Answer: The Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field

Both The Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field have been torn down since the two franchises left for the west coast in the 1950s.

Source: Author Mavericks07

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