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Softball vs Baseball Trivia Quiz

I'll give you a rule or situation and you tell me whether it is true for fastpitch softball, baseball, both, or neither.

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

Author
aekindred

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,260

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2797

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. A runner is allowed to tag on a fly ball with less than two outs. Hint

Baseball

Neither

Softball

Both

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Question 2 of 10

2. A runner is allowed to take a lead off from a base before the pitcher has released the ball. Hint

Baseball

Both

Softball

Neither

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Question 3 of 10

3. The pitcher can throw a fastball, curveball, and change-up. Hint

Baseball

Both baseball and softball

Softball

Neither

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Question 4 of 10

4. Outfield fences are generally 450 to 550 feet from home plate. Hint

Both

Baseball

Neither

Softball

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Question 5 of 10

5. Types of bunts include a drag bunt, slap bunt, and a sacrifice bunt. Hint

Neither

Baseball

Both

Softball

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Question 6 of 10

6. The third baseman generally plays in front of the base. Hint

Baseball

Softball

Both

Neither

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Question 7 of 10

7. The catcher wears full equipment, including shin guards, helmet, and a chest protector in baseball or fast pitch softball? Hint

Neither

Baseball

Both

Softball

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Question 8 of 10

8. There are four outfielders in fastpitch and baseball? Hint

Baseball

Both

Softball

Neither

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Question 9 of 10

9. The designated hitter/player is sometimes allowed in the lineup. Hint

Baseball

Neither

Softball

Both

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you bunt a third strike and it goes foul, it is an out. Hint

Both

Softball

Baseball

Neither

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A runner is allowed to tag on a fly ball with less than two outs.

Answer: Both

It is generally easier to tag up from third base to home. Very rarely will a runner tag up from first to second base.

2. A runner is allowed to take a lead off from a base before the pitcher has released the ball.

Answer: Baseball

You may not leave the base in fastpitch softball until the pitcher has released the ball.

3. The pitcher can throw a fastball, curveball, and change-up.

Answer: Both baseball and softball

Most people do not realize the many different pitches that you can throw in fastpitch softball. Others include a riser, drop ball, and a knuckleball.

4. Outfield fences are generally 450 to 550 feet from home plate.

Answer: Neither

Fences in the majority of baseball parks are from 300 to 430 feet. In most fastpitch parks, fences range from 200 to 330 feet.

5. Types of bunts include a drag bunt, slap bunt, and a sacrifice bunt.

Answer: Both

Lefties generally slap in softball and baseball. They are closer to first base and can get there quicker.

6. The third baseman generally plays in front of the base.

Answer: Softball

Most coaches will have their third baseman play the bunt in fastpitch softball. In baseball for the most part, the third baseman play even with or behind the bag.

7. The catcher wears full equipment, including shin guards, helmet, and a chest protector in baseball or fast pitch softball?

Answer: Both

Catchers receive just as many bruises in softball as in baseball.

8. There are four outfielders in fastpitch and baseball?

Answer: Neither

Fastpitch softball only has three outfielders just like baseball. Slowpitch has four outfielders.

9. The designated hitter/player is sometimes allowed in the lineup.

Answer: Both

It's part of both games (in softball it's a designated player who can play in offence and defence). They generally have a strong bat but are a little weak in the field.

10. If you bunt a third strike and it goes foul, it is an out.

Answer: Both

Very rarely will a coach ask their hitter to bunt with two strikes.

Source: Author aekindred

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