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Batter Up! Trivia Quiz

Batter up! This is a children's quiz on baseball positions and some simple rules.

A multiple-choice quiz by OofahLandian. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
OofahLandian

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,253

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
926

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 24 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I am standing on a mound, with my cap down over my eyes to look intimidating. I get the signal from a man crouching behind home plate and go into my wind-up. What position am I playing? Hint

Catcher

Pitcher

Center Fielder

Second Baseman

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Question 2 of 10

2. I stand at the plate with a bat in my hand and a helmet on my head. I am anticipating the ball that will be thrown my way. What am I? Hint

Catcher

Batter

Umpire

Fan

3. I swing the bat, and POW! I hit the ball with my bat, and it soars through the air farther and farther out above into the field of play. So far does it soar, that it ends up in the stands in fair territory! What did I just hit? Hint

Triple

Bunt

Foul

Home Run

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Question 4 of 10

4. I wear a long glove on one hand and a cap on my head. I stand in the middle of the outfield ready to catch any ball that might come my way. I can usually run quickly and throw a ball with a lot of strength. What position do I play? Hint

Center Field

Pitcher

First Base

Mascot

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Question 5 of 10

5. I am a first baseman. The batter hits a ball in the air that moves into foul territory. I manage to catch it before it hits the ground. Is the batter out?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. I stand at the "hot corner", so named for the speed at which balls are often hit to me. I have to have a good arm in order to throw the ball all the way across the diamond to first base when I field a ground ball. What position do I play? Hint

Right Field

First Base

Third Base

Left Field

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Question 7 of 10

7. I crouch behind home plate with a helmet, a mask, and a big mitt. It is my job to suggest what pitch should be thrown and where it should be thrown. If the batter doesn't hit the pitch, I had better catch it, or a base runner might advance. Who am I? Hint

Batter

Catcher

Umpire

Pitcher

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Question 8 of 10

8. I am a batter, and when the pitch comes, I hit the ball sharply "through the middle" for a base hit! In between which two infielders (in a typical configuration) did I just hit the ball? Hint

First Baseman and Second Baseman

Second Baseman and Shortstop

Left Fielder and Third Baseman

Pitcher and Catcher

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Question 9 of 10

9. I hit a ball that stays fair, and I end up safe at first base. The pitcher throws a ball to the next batter, and I take off running toward second base, before the ball even reaches the batter. Is this allowed?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the two "leagues" in Major League Baseball in the US? Hint

American and Federal

Dominican and American

Federal and National

National and American

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I am standing on a mound, with my cap down over my eyes to look intimidating. I get the signal from a man crouching behind home plate and go into my wind-up. What position am I playing?

Answer: Pitcher

A pitcher is the most important defensive player on the baseball diamond. He delivers the ball to the batter, who might or might not then put the ball in play. Famous pitchers include Sandy Koufax, Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan, and Pedro Martinez.

2. I stand at the plate with a bat in my hand and a helmet on my head. I am anticipating the ball that will be thrown my way. What am I?

Answer: Batter

The pitcher throws the ball to the batter, who can swing at it in an attempt to hit it onto the playing field. Every member of the lineup gets a chance to bat.

Answer: Home Run

Home runs are one of the most exciting parts of a baseball game. The ball can travel in the air 400 feet (122 meters) or more! Some prolific home run hitters include Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, and Willy Mays.

Answer: Center Field

The center fielder needs to be fast in order to track down balls that are hit to his area of the field. Having a strong arm helps, because he often has to throw into the infield to keep base runners from advancing. Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, and Mickey Mantle are three famous center fielders.

5. I am a first baseman. The batter hits a ball in the air that moves into foul territory. I manage to catch it before it hits the ground. Is the batter out?

Answer: Yes

Yes, if a batter hits a ball in the air without it first touching the ground and someone catches it, the batter is out. It does not matter if the ball is fair or foul. Famous first basemen include Lou Gehrig, Eddie Murray, and Albert Pujols.

Answer: Third Base

The best third basemen have quick instincts and a strong arm. When a ball is hit on the ground toward them, they have to react fast. They then need to throw all the way to the other side of the diamond to get the runner out. Famous third basemen include Mike Schmidt, George Brett, and Brooks Robinson.

Answer: Catcher

The catcher calls most of the pitches that the pitcher throws. Sometimes, the pitcher will shake his head and wait for another pitch to be suggested. When the pitcher throws the ball, the catcher needs to catch the ball if it is not hit. Otherwise, if there are runners on base, they may be able to advance while he runs down the missed ball.

8. I am a batter, and when the pitch comes, I hit the ball sharply "through the middle" for a base hit! In between which two infielders (in a typical configuration) did I just hit the ball?

Answer: Second Baseman and Shortstop

A ball that goes "up the middle" is one that goes between the second baseman and the shortstop (in a typical configuration). The second baseman usually plays to the right of second base. The shortstop generally plays to the left of second base.

Answer: Yes

"Stealing" is allowed in very few circumstances, but it is allowed in baseball. A man on first base can try to steal second base (run to second during a pitch), but if someone (usually the catcher) throws the ball to a fielder who tags him, the runner is out, having been "caught stealing".

10. What are the two "leagues" in Major League Baseball in the US?

Answer: National and American

There are two leagues in Major League Baseball (MLB): The American League and the National League. The best teams in each league play each other in the championship series called The World Series, also known as The Fall Classic.

Source: Author OofahLandian

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