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Baseball Trivia
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trivia
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This player won the national league MVP 7 times(twice with the Pittsburgh Pirates - and 5 times with the San Francisco Giants).Name the player.
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
The Cincinnati Reds
Fenway Park in Boston.
Barry Bonds
2. In 1897 - The Washington Senators became the first baseball team to introduce this.
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3. What team did Pete Rose play for?
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
The Cincinnati Reds
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
4. How many stitches does a regulation baseball have?
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
26
108
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
5. What were the names of the two teams to play in the first world series in 1903?
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
Ladie's day.
Cal Hubbard
6. In baseball - what do they call a fly ball that is easy to catch?
18
Alexander Cartwright
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
A Can on Corn.
7. Pete Rose holds the all time record for hits.How many?
4 -256
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
Alexander Cartwright
8. What is the oldest baseball stadium that is still in use today?
Connie Mack
Fenway Park in Boston.
18
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
9. The Philadelphia A's(Now the OaklandAthletics) manager has 3 -755 career victories - more than any other manager in history.Name the manager.
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
Connie Mack
Fidel Castro
Fenway Park in Boston.
10. Baltimore Orioles Shortstop - Cal Ripkin Jr. - didn't miss a game in how many years?
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
Jon Lee Richmond
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
11. Who was the first baseball player to earn a $500 -000 salary?
Barry Bonds
Around $6 -000
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
12. In 1965 - what was the minimum salary for a baseball player?
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
Around $6 -000
Cal Hubbard
13. Who was the shortest player in Major League history?
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
4 -256
18
14. Mickey Mantle holds the title for the most career home runs.How many did he make?
108
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
18
Fidel Castro
15. What were the names of the two teams to play in the first world series in 1903?
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Alexander Cartwright
16. When and where was the first baseball game played?
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
4 -256
18
17. What team did Pete Rose play for?
Ladie's day.
26
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
The Cincinnati Reds
18. How long does the average baseball usually last?
18
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Jon Lee Richmond
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
19. Who invented baseball?
Alexander Cartwright
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Nolan Ryan
20. In baseball - what do they call a fly ball that is easy to catch?
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Around $6 -000
A Can on Corn.
21. How many stitches does a regulation baseball have?
Barry Bonds
4 -256
108
Barry Bonds
22. In 1934 - Babe Ruth paid a fan $20. Why?
Fenway Park in Boston.
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Barry Bonds
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
23. Baltimore Orioles Shortstop - Cal Ripkin Jr. - didn't miss a game in how many years?
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
Cal Hubbard
The Cincinnati Reds
A Can on Corn.
24. The Philadelphia A's(Now the OaklandAthletics) manager has 3 -755 career victories - more than any other manager in history.Name the manager.
Fenway Park in Boston.
Jon Lee Richmond
Connie Mack
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
25. Who is the tallest player in Major League history?
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26. In 1897 - The Washington Senators became the first baseball team to introduce this.
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27. Who was the first baseball player to earn a $500 -000 salary?
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
Cal Hubbard
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.
28. What is the oldest baseball stadium that is still in use today?
Cal Hubbard
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
Fenway Park in Boston.
29. Who was the shortest player in Major League history?
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.
Barry Bonds
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
The Cincinnati Reds
30. Who is the only person credited with umpiring two major league sports - baseball and football?
108
Barry Bonds
Cal Hubbard
Jon Lee Richmond
31. In 1965 - what was the minimum salary for a baseball player?
Around $6 -000
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.
32. In 1934 - Babe Ruth paid a fan $20. Why?
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Alexander Cartwright
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
33. Shin guards were introduced in 1907 by whom?
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
18
108
34. Who was once a star baseball player for the University of Havana?
Connie Mack
Barry Bonds
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Fidel Castro
35. How many World Series have the New York Yankees won?
Nolan Ryan
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
26
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
36. Who is the only person credited with umpiring two major league sports - baseball and football?
Nolan Ryan
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Around $6 -000
Cal Hubbard
37. Pete Rose holds the all time record for hits.How many?
The Cincinnati Reds
Cal Hubbard
4 -256
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
38. Who is the tallest player in Major League history?
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39. Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Located?
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40. How long does the average baseball usually last?
Nolan Ryan
26
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
41. When and where was the first baseball game played?
Cal Hubbard
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
42. Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Located?
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43. The first perfect nine innings baseball game was achieved on June 12 - 1880 by who?
Jon Lee Richmond
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Ladie's day.
44. This player won the national league MVP 7 times(twice with the Pittsburgh Pirates - and 5 times with the San Francisco Giants).Name the player.
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Barry Bonds
45. This pitcher played 27 seasons in major league baseball and struck out more batters in his career than any other pitcher.Name the pitcher.
Ladie's day.
4 -256
108
Nolan Ryan
46. How many World Series have the New York Yankees won?
18
Barry Bonds
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
26
47. Who was once a star baseball player for the University of Havana?
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.
Fidel Castro
A Can on Corn.
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
48. The first perfect nine innings baseball game was achieved on June 12 - 1880 by who?
Jon Lee Richmond
Fenway Park in Boston.
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Alexander Cartwright
49. Shin guards were introduced in 1907 by whom?
Cal Hubbard
Around $6 -000
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
50. Mickey Mantle holds the title for the most career home runs.How many did he make?
Barry Bonds
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
18
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims