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Quiz about Baseball and Softball for Kids

Baseball and Softball for Kids Quiz

Questions about baseball/softball.

A multiple-choice quiz by marbear93. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
marbear93

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,457

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
2962

Question 1 of 10

1. If two teams are tied at the end of nine innings, what is the name of the period you go into? Hint

tiebreak

shootout

home run derby

extra innings

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who keeps score? Hint

Scorekeeper

Team Leader

Batter

Coach

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Question 3 of 10

3. In baseball and softball, who usually gets to bat first? Hint

The away team

The team with the better record

The home team

The team that wins the coin toss

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Question 4 of 10

4. Do fastpitch softball pitchers pitch over arm?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is usually in charge of the team? Hint

referee

umpire

coach

parents

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many innings are in a standard MLB (Major League Baseball) game? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The ________ calls balls and strikes. Hint

umpire

coach

referee

athletic trainer

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Question 8 of 10

8. A softball is round.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many outs are in a half inning? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these is not a position of defense in baseball? Hint

Batter

Shortstop

Second Base

Catcher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If two teams are tied at the end of nine innings, what is the name of the period you go into?

Answer: extra innings

The highest number of extra innings played in professional baseball in the 20th century was 24, in a game played between Rochester and Pawtucket. It was played on April 18, 1981.

2. Who keeps score?

Answer: Scorekeeper

"K" means strike, and "BB" means walk, when keeping score. They also keep track of the balls and strikes for each player.

3. In baseball and softball, who usually gets to bat first?

Answer: The away team

The two teams switch between playing offense and defense. Offense is batting and defense is fielding.

4. Do fastpitch softball pitchers pitch over arm?

Answer: No

Only baseball pitchers pitch over arm. Baseballs are also heavier than softballs and the diameter of a softball is larger.

5. Who is usually in charge of the team?

Answer: coach

The coach has a lot of responsibilities, including deciding the batting order. In Major League Baseball, the main coach is called the manager.

6. How many innings are in a standard MLB (Major League Baseball) game?

Answer: 9

They can go into extra innings, but 9 is the usual number. Little League games and other younger teams can have less, depending on the age level and league.

7. The ________ calls balls and strikes.

Answer: umpire

Umpires have to go to training so they can learn how to be a good umpire. They must know where the strike-zone is and be fair to both teams.

8. A softball is round.

Answer: True

The ball has seams on it that are raised. Baseballs are usually white. Softballs can be white or yellow.

9. How many outs are in a half inning?

Answer: 3

3+3=6. That is how many outs are in a full inning. After 6 outs, it is the next inning.

10. Which one of these is not a position of defense in baseball?

Answer: Batter

The batter is offense. A catcher stands behind the batter to catch any balls from the pitcher that get through. Defense keeps the other team from scoring, which is very important.

Source: Author marbear93

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