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Keep track of your home runs and check our scoreboard at the end to see how you fared.
So, grab your glove, warm up your pitching arm, and let’s find out if you can hit a grand slam with your baseball trivia prowess!
Table of Contents
- 1. Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season?
- 2. What is the nickname of the MLB team from Boston?
- 3. Who broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record in 1974?
- 4. Which MLB team has the most World Series titles?
- 5. Which pitcher holds the record for the most career strikeouts in MLB history?
- 6. What is the base-to-base distance in feet on a regulation baseball diamond?
- 7. What MLB team won the World Series in 2016, ending a 108-year championship drought?
- 8. Who is the only player in MLB history to hit a grand slam in their first-ever at-bat?
- 9. What year did Jackie Robinson break the MLB color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers?
- 10. What pitcher holds the record for the most complete games in an MLB career?
- 11. Which MLB team’s mascot is the Phillie Phanatic?
- 12. What is the most recent expansion team to join the MLB?
- 13. Who was the first MLB player to have his number retired by a team?
- 14. How many balls are in a regulation game of baseball?
- 15. Which team went the entire 2004 regular season without being shutout?
- 16. Who holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single season?
- 17. Which MLB team plays in a stadium nicknamed “The Friendly Confines”?
- 18. Who holds the record for the most consecutive games played in MLB history?
- 19. Which team was originally known as the Seattle Pilots before relocating and changing their name?
- 20. In which year did the designated hitter rule begin in MLB?
- 21. The famous “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” was a game-winning home run by which player?
- 22. What is the term used to describe a situation when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded?
- 23. Which MLB team plays their home games in a stadium known as “The House That Ruth Built”?
- 24. Who was the first MLB player to hit 600 home runs?
- 25. Which MLB team changed its name from the Devil Rays to the Rays in 2008?
- 26. Which player holds the record for the most career hits in MLB history?
- 27. What pitcher threw a perfect game during the 1956 World Series?
- 28. In 1995, what MLB team replaced the strike-shortened 1994 World Series champion Montreal Expos in the playoffs?
- 29. How many ways can a batter reach first base without getting a hit?
- 30. What phrase was popularized by Ernie Harwell to describe a foul ball caught by a spectator?
- 31. How many MLB teams are there as of the 2021 season?
- 32. Which MLB team’s mascot is Mr. Met?
- 33. Which MLB player is known for the “Catch” in the 1954 World Series?
1. Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season?
- A) Babe Ruth
- B) Hank Aaron
- C) Barry Bonds
2. What is the nickname of the MLB team from Boston?
- A) Red Sox
- B) White Sox
- C) Blue Jays
3. Who broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record in 1974?
- A) Willie Mays
- B) Mickey Mantle
- C) Hank Aaron
4. Which MLB team has the most World Series titles?
- A) New York Yankees
- B) St. Louis Cardinals
- C) Boston Red Sox
5. Which pitcher holds the record for the most career strikeouts in MLB history?
- A) Randy Johnson
- B) Nolan Ryan
- C) Roger Clemens
6. What is the base-to-base distance in feet on a regulation baseball diamond?
- A) 60
- B) 90
- C) 120
7. What MLB team won the World Series in 2016, ending a 108-year championship drought?
- A) Chicago Cubs
- B) Cleveland Indians
- C) Kansas City Royals
8. Who is the only player in MLB history to hit a grand slam in their first-ever at-bat?
- A) Kevin Kouzmanoff
- B) Bill Duggleby
- C) Jeremy Hermida
9. What year did Jackie Robinson break the MLB color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers?
- A) 1945
- B) 1947
- C) 1951
10. What pitcher holds the record for the most complete games in an MLB career?
- A) Cy Young
- B) Walter Johnson
- C) Grover Cleveland Alexander
11. Which MLB team’s mascot is the Phillie Phanatic?
- A) New York Mets
- B) Philadelphia Phillies
- C) Atlanta Braves
12. What is the most recent expansion team to join the MLB?
- A) Arizona Diamondbacks
- B) Tampa Bay Rays
- C) Miami Marlins
13. Who was the first MLB player to have his number retired by a team?
- A) Lou Gehrig
- B) Jackie Robinson
- C) Babe Ruth
14. How many balls are in a regulation game of baseball?
- A) 9
- B) 12
- C) 108
15. Which team went the entire 2004 regular season without being shutout?
- A) New York Yankees
- B) St. Louis Cardinals
- C) Texas Rangers
16. Who holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single season?
- A) Rickey Henderson
- B) Lou Brock
- C) Vince Coleman
17. Which MLB team plays in a stadium nicknamed “The Friendly Confines”?
- A) Chicago Cubs
- B) Boston Red Sox
- C) San Francisco Giants
18. Who holds the record for the most consecutive games played in MLB history?
- A) Cal Ripken Jr.
- B) Lou Gehrig
- C) Joe DiMaggio
19. Which team was originally known as the Seattle Pilots before relocating and changing their name?
- A) Milwaukee Brewers
- B) Kansas City Royals
- C) Houston Astros
20. In which year did the designated hitter rule begin in MLB?
- A) 1961
- B) 1973
- C) 1980
21. The famous “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” was a game-winning home run by which player?
- A) Bobby Thomson
- B) Mickey Mantle
- C) Joe DiMaggio
22. What is the term used to describe a situation when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded?
- A) Grand Slam
- B) Triple-Double
- C) Power Play
23. Which MLB team plays their home games in a stadium known as “The House That Ruth Built”?
- A) New York Yankees
- B) Boston Red Sox
- C) San Francisco Giants
24. Who was the first MLB player to hit 600 home runs?
- A) Babe Ruth
- B) Willie Mays
- C) Hank Aaron
25. Which MLB team changed its name from the Devil Rays to the Rays in 2008?
- A) Arizona Diamondbacks
- B) Tampa Bay Rays
- C) Miami Marlins
26. Which player holds the record for the most career hits in MLB history?
- A) Pete Rose
- B) Ty Cobb
- C) Hank Aaron
27. What pitcher threw a perfect game during the 1956 World Series?
- A) Don Larsen
- B) Sandy Koufax
- C) Bob Gibson
28. In 1995, what MLB team replaced the strike-shortened 1994 World Series champion Montreal Expos in the playoffs?
- A) Colorado Rockies
- B) Seattle Mariners
- C) New York Yankees
29. How many ways can a batter reach first base without getting a hit?
- A) 4
- B) 7
- C) 10
30. What phrase was popularized by Ernie Harwell to describe a foul ball caught by a spectator?
- A) Caught on the Fly
- B) A Gift from Above
- C) Souvenir City
31. How many MLB teams are there as of the 2021 season?
- A) 28
- B) 30
- C) 32
32. Which MLB team’s mascot is Mr. Met?
- A) New York Yankees
- B) New York Mets
- C) Los Angeles Dodgers
33. Which MLB player is known for the “Catch” in the 1954 World Series?
- A) Joe DiMaggio
- B) Mickey Mantle
- C) Willie Mays
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Armchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Rookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Midfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | All-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Legendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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