"Pitch" - The Pilot Trivia Quiz

Answer: Padres

The Padres were once owned by Ray Croc, who was the key executive behind the McDonald's franchise. The Padres played their home games in San Diego at PetCo Park. Ginny Baker was played by Kylie Bunbury.

Answer: Dodgers

Only the Dodgers were an actual MLB team. The others play other sports in California. The show had the cooperation of MLB and was allowed to use real team names and trademarks during the first season.

She played against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the same team that Jackie Robinson (First black player to play in the majors) had debuted with. She walked the first batter she faced on four pitches, he advanced to third on a wild pitch. She then walked another batter on four pitches and let the runner score on another wild pitch. Her first 10 pitches were all balls and she asked the manager to pull her from the game.

Answer: Starter

Ginny was called up to make a spot start for the team in mid season. She was given #43 to wear for her start. "One up from Jackie" according to the team owner. The reference to Jackie being Jackie Robinson.

Answer: Mark Paul-Gosselaar

He played Mike Lawson on this show. Lawson was the superstar catcher for the team. Ginny was a fan of his from her childhood and had his rookie card.
On "Saved by the Bell" he played Zack Morris.

Answer: Screwball

Her father taught her to throw the screwball by using nectarines, so he could see where she was putting pressure on the ball. He taught her the special pitch because he knew she wouldn't be able to throw as hard of male pitchers once she was competing against grown men.

Answer: True

She told the Padres general manager as much during a press conference. Amelia Slater was played by Ali Larter. The GM was played by Mark Consuelos.

Answer: False

The team manager wanted to send her back because she wasn't ready. The team owner overrode the decision and demanded that Ginny would start again in five days.

Answer: North Carolina

She won the state championship game wearing a Mustangs jersey. After the game, a scout from the Padres asked for some of her time. This was shown in a flashback.

Answer: Ground out to shortstop

At the time, the Giants were in first place. Mike Lawson came out to the mound after she tossed two two balls to start the game. He gave a speech and walked back to the plate. She then tossed her first career strike.

Answer: Yes

They beat the Giants 4-3. She pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the sixth inning and picked up her first win. She tossed 95 pitches and left in the seventh inning while leading 4-3.