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Baseball Tonight Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests players' knowledge of the television show "Baseball Tonight". Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Triviaballer

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4 mins

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296,380

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What television station does "Baseball Tonight" air on? Hint

ESPN

ABC

Fox Sports

HBO

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Question 2 of 10

2. During what Major League Baseball season did "Baseball Tonight" first come on the air? Hint

2005

1985

1990

2000

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you know what time East Coast baseball games typically end you should be able to answer this question. What time is "Baseball Tonight" first aired each night? Hint

11:00 EST

9:00 EST

9:30 EST

10:30 EST

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Question 4 of 10

4. What term was created by "Baseball Tonight" producer Judson Burch to describe great defensive plays made that day? Hint

Gold Glove

Catch 'Em All

Vacuum Cleaner

Web Gem

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Question 5 of 10

5. What "Baseball Tonight" reporter is well-known for providing an analysis of statistics and for writing the article 'Gaining an Appreciation for the Sacrifice Fly'? Hint

Tim Kurkjian

Buster Olney

Peter Gammons

Orestes Destrade

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Question 6 of 10

6. What new segment was added during the 2007 season that showcases the best pitches of the day? Hint

Strike 'Em Out

Kneebucklers

That's Nasty

Cheeseballs

7. There are three brothers in Major League Baseball that all play the position of catcher. What does the "Baseball Tonight" crew call the game that they play when trying to identify which brother it is? Hint

Name That Alou

Name That Molina

Name That Piazza

Name That Rodriguez

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following segments is not specifically about home runs hit that day? Hint

Touch 'Em All

Smash of the Night

Going, Going, Gone

Major League Blasts

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these players from the 2008 "Baseball Tonight" team was primarily an outfielder during his Major League Baseball career? Hint

Eric Young

Fernando Vina

John Kruk

Chris Singleton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Of the following Major League Baseball managers, who had not been a host or analyst on "Baseball Tonight" before the 2008 season? Hint

Lou Piniella

Larry Bowa

Dusty Baker

Bobby Valentine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What television station does "Baseball Tonight" air on?

Answer: ESPN

The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network was launched on September 7, 1979. The ESPN studios are located in Bristol, Connecticut.

2. During what Major League Baseball season did "Baseball Tonight" first come on the air?

Answer: 1990

The show's first episode was aired on March 19, 1990. Chris Berman and Peter Gammons were original members of the "Baseball Tonight" team when it debuted in 1990.

3. If you know what time East Coast baseball games typically end you should be able to answer this question. What time is "Baseball Tonight" first aired each night?

Answer: 10:30 EST

Most East Coast games begin at 7:30 EST and end around 10:30 EST. ESPN has permission from Major League Baseball to show highlights of games in progress on "Baseball Tonight".

4. What term was created by "Baseball Tonight" producer Judson Burch to describe great defensive plays made that day?

Answer: Web Gem

In previous years the night's top ten defensive plays were shown on the internet and fans would vote for the number one Web Gem of the night.

5. What "Baseball Tonight" reporter is well-known for providing an analysis of statistics and for writing the article 'Gaining an Appreciation for the Sacrifice Fly'?

Answer: Tim Kurkjian

Tim Kurkjian may know more Major League Baseball factoids than anyone on the planet. Kurkjian was formerly a senior writer for "Sports Illustrated".

6. What new segment was added during the 2007 season that showcases the best pitches of the day?

Answer: That's Nasty

The 'That's Nasty' segment typically shows pitches like curveballs that completely fool hitters and fastballs that the hitters can't catch up to.

Answer: Name That Molina

The brothers are named Bengie, Jose and Yadier. Yadier Molina won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006.

8. Which of the following segments is not specifically about home runs hit that day?

Answer: Major League Blasts

The Going, Going, Gone segment used to feature a player hitting a screaming baseball out a stadium. The Touch 'Em All segment replaced the Going, Going, Gone segment and thankfully removed the screaming baseball from the introduction.

9. Which of these players from the 2008 "Baseball Tonight" team was primarily an outfielder during his Major League Baseball career?

Answer: Chris Singleton

Chris Singleton played center field for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. John Kruk played first base while Eric Young and Fernando Vina played second base.

10. Of the following Major League Baseball managers, who had not been a host or analyst on "Baseball Tonight" before the 2008 season?

Answer: Lou Piniella

I'd imagine that Lou Piniella would be an entertaining host on "Baseball Tonight". Baker, Bowa and Valentine all worked for "Baseball Tonight" for only one season after which they became managers again.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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