Is Baseball Your Worst Nightmare? Quiz

Answer: Chewing gum

The ground was originally called Cubs Park but in 1926 it was renamed Wrigley Field for its owner William Wrigley Jr. Wrigley was a major manufacturer of chewing gum whose company brought us such brands as PK and Juicy Fruit. It was acquired by Mars Inc. in 2008.

Answer: Canada

Canada and the United States are the only countries that have fielded teams in the 'World Series'. Despite the name, no international federation has as yet endorsed the 'World Series' as a world championship.

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio is another of those baseball players whose name has passed into popular culture. He was born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr in 1914. Marilyn Monroe filed for divorce less than a year into their marriage. Simon and Garfunkel sang, 'Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you', in their classic song "Mrs Robinson".

Answer: A base

Stealing a base occurs when a player is already on a base and makes a play for the next base as the pitcher delivers the ball. Stolen bases (SB) are not punishable offences, and indeed could be considered to be badges of honour.

Answer: A ball that is struck high in the air

As the name implies, it is a ball hit high in the air. If it was cricket, a rough equivalent would be hitting a six. i.e., a ball which travels in the air and clears the boundary.

Answer: To signal the type of pitch

The catcher is letting the pitcher know what type of pitch to throw. This requires the catcher to combine a knowledge of the skills and abilities of his team's pitchers, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each batter.

Answer: False

Baseball was first played at the 1900 Summer Olympics but was not an officially recognised sport. It made its official debut in 1992 at the Barcelona Summer Olympics. It has however, been voted out as an official Summer Olympic Sport for the 2012 Olympics.

Answer: George Herman Ruth Jr

George Herman 'Babe' Ruth Jr was born on 6 February 1895 and died 16 August 1948. He had a number of nicknames including 'Bambino' and the 'Sultan of Swat'. He is often listed in various surveys and opinion polls as one of the greatest baseball players ever.

Answer: Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium is located in the Bronx in New York City. It was opened in 1923 and has undergone several major renovations since then. Fenway Park is the home to the Boston Red Sox. You would find the Green Bay Packers at home in Lambeau Field.

Answer: New York Yankees

The two teams that played off in the 2009 World Series were the Yankees and the Phillies. The Yankees won the series four games to two. It was the 27th time the Yankees claimed the prize.