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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% | Dugout DwellerArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Base RunnerRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Home Run HitterMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Diamond DominatorAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | All-Star SluggerLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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