General Baseball Trivia Quiz: How Much You Know?
How much do you know about baseball? Do you suppose you could pass this quiz? Baseball is a game played with a bat, ball, gloves. There are two teams of nine players each; on a field with four bases laid out in a vast open space, which is shaped like a diamond. Take this quiz and test your understanding of baseball.
- 1.
Which of the following pitchers is generally known for his pinpoint accuracy and control?
- A.
Randy Johnson
- B.
Nolan Ryan
- C.
Roger Clemens
- D.
Greg Maddux
- E.
Mariano Rivera
Correct Answer
D. Greg MadduxExplanation
Greg Maddux, while not possessing elite "stuff," has enjoyed much success as a control pitcher.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is not traditionally considered as part of the "five tool" system of talent evaluation?
- A.
Hitting for power
- B.
Hitting for contact
- C.
Fielding and range
- D.
Pitching
- E.
Baserunning
Correct Answer
D. PitchingExplanation
The "five tool" system is used to evaluate offensive players, not pitchers. Thus, the fifth tool is "arm strength," not pitching itself.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following situations would count as an "At bat" or AB for a batter?
- A.
Hit by pitch
- B.
Walk
- C.
Bases on balls
- D.
Sacrifice fly
- E.
Fielder's choice
Correct Answer
E. Fielder's choiceExplanation
Bases on balls is a synonym for walks, and HBP and sac flies are positive offensive tools that are not counted against batters, which is why they result in plate appearances but not official AB's. A fielder's choice, on the other hand, results in an out.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is usually considered the rarest in a baseball game?
- A.
Unassisted double play
- B.
Home run
- C.
Wild pitch
- D.
Passed ball
- E.
6-4-3 double play
Correct Answer
A. Unassisted double playExplanation
While the 6-4-3 DP and the home run are both exciting plays, neither is quite as rare as the unassisted double play, which requires a certain element of luck as well as excellent fielding to pull off.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following pitches typically has a strong sideways breaking action with little downward movement?
- A.
Curveball
- B.
Changeup
- C.
Sinker
- D.
Slider
- E.
Four-seam fastball
Correct Answer
D. SliderExplanation
The slider is a pitch with strong sidespin that breaks toward and away from the plate itself based on the handedness of the batter and pitcher matchup.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following ballplayers is not an outfielder?
- A.
Alex Rodriguez
- B.
Manny Ramirez
- C.
Matt Holliday
- D.
Carl Crawford
- E.
Barry Bonds
Correct Answer
A. Alex RodriguezExplanation
A-Rod is a middle infielder and third baseman.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following ballparks has the famous Green Monster left field wall?
- A.
Camden Yards
- B.
Fenway Park
- C.
Yankee Stadium
- D.
Wrigley Field
- E.
Coors Field
Correct Answer
B. Fenway ParkExplanation
Fenway Park, the home park of the Boston Red Sox, is known for its Green Monster left-field wall.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following is usually not a desirable part of a batter's routine and plate discipline?
- A.
Quick swing
- B.
Opposite field hitting
- C.
Strong step into swing
- D.
High batting angle
- E.
Pitch recognition
Correct Answer
D. High batting angleExplanation
A high batting angle, while favorable in some batters, usually induces an inordinate number of flyouts/groundouts and decrease batting average.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is usually an indication of a pitcher's control?
- A.
BB/K ratio
- B.
HR's allowed
- C.
WHIP
- D.
ERA
- E.
Pitch velocity
Correct Answer
A. BB/K ratioExplanation
The BB/K, or walk to strikeout ratio, is usually a good indication of a pitcher's control. A high ratio indicates a pitcher with control issues, whereas a low ratio shows a pitcher has decent control.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is considered most important for shortstops?
- A.
Range factor
- B.
Arm strength
- C.
Fielding percentage
- D.
Outfield assists
- E.
Pitch recognition
Correct Answer
A. Range factorExplanation
Range factor is very important for shortstops because you want them to be able to handle a high number of balls in play.Rate this question:
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