General Baseball Trivia Quiz: How Much You Know?

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    Which of the following ballparks has the famous Green Monster left field wall?

    • Camden Yards
    • Fenway Park
    • Yankee Stadium
    • Wrigley Field
    • Coors Field
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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.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following ballplayers is not an outfielder?

    • Alex Rodriguez

    • Manny Ramirez

    • Matt Holliday

    • Carl Crawford

    • Barry Bonds

    Correct Answer
    A. Alex Rodriguez
    Explanation
    A-Rod is a middle infielder and third baseman.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is usually considered the rarest in a baseball game?

    • Unassisted double play

    • Home run

    • Wild pitch

    • Passed ball

    • 6-4-3 double play

    Correct Answer
    A. Unassisted double play
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following pitchers is generally known for his pinpoint accuracy and control?

    • Randy Johnson

    • Nolan Ryan

    • Roger Clemens

    • Greg Maddux

    • Mariano Rivera

    Correct Answer
    A. Greg Maddux
    Explanation
    Greg Maddux, while not possessing elite "stuff," has enjoyed much success as a control pitcher.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following pitches typically has a strong sideways breaking action with little downward movement?

    • Curveball

    • Changeup

    • Sinker

    • Slider

    • Four-seam fastball

    Correct Answer
    A. Slider
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following situations would count as an "At bat" or AB for a batter?

    • Hit by pitch

    • Walk

    • Bases on balls

    • Sacrifice fly

    • Fielder's choice

    Correct Answer
    A. Fielder's choice
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is usually an indication of a pitcher's control?

    • BB/K ratio

    • HR's allowed

    • WHIP

    • ERA

    • Pitch velocity

    Correct Answer
    A. BB/K ratio
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following is usually not a desirable part of a batter's routine and plate discipline?

    • Quick swing

    • Opposite field hitting

    • Strong step into swing

    • High batting angle

    • Pitch recognition

    Correct Answer
    A. High batting angle
    Explanation
    A high batting angle, while favorable in some batters, usually induces an inordinate number of flyouts/groundouts and decrease batting average.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is not traditionally considered as part of the "five tool" system of talent evaluation?

    • Hitting for power

    • Hitting for contact

    • Fielding and range

    • Pitching

    • Baserunning

    Correct Answer
    A. Pitching
    Explanation
    The "five tool" system is used to evaluate offensive players, not pitchers. Thus, the fifth tool is "arm strength," not pitching itself.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following is considered most important for shortstops?

    • Range factor

    • Arm strength

    • Fielding percentage

    • Outfield assists

    • Pitch recognition

    Correct Answer
    A. Range factor
    Explanation
    Range factor is very important for shortstops because you want them to be able to handle a high number of balls in play.

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Ryan Pratt is a passionate Basketball Coach with a hunger for exploring new player development methods. He's got the skills to back it up too, with Driveline Foundations and Rapsodo Pitching certifications under his belt. As an Assistant Basketball Coach at Thomas College, he motivates his players to grow and succeed with a contagious enthusiasm that ignites the court.

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