Hit A Home Run With These 50 Baseball Trivia Questions

Famous Players

1. Who is known as “The Great Bambino”?

• Babe Ruth
• Mickey Mantle
• Lou Gehrig

2. Who holds the record for the most career home runs in MLB history?

• Hank Aaron
• Barry Bonds
• Babe Ruth

3. Which player was nicknamed “The Iron Horse”?

• Ty Cobb
• Lou Gehrig
• Joe DiMaggio

4. Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?

• Hank Aaron
• Jackie Robinson
• Willie Mays

5. Who is the only player to win MVP awards in both the American and National Leagues?

• Frank Robinson
• Ken Griffey Jr.
• Alex Rodriguez

6. Who was known as “Mr. October” for his World Series performances?

• Reggie Jackson
• Derek Jeter
• David Ortiz

7. Who holds the record for the most strikeouts by a pitcher in a single season?

• Sandy Koufax
• Nolan Ryan
• Randy Johnson

8. Who was the first player to reach 3,000 hits in his career?

• Cap Anson
• Ty Cobb
• Honus Wagner

9. Who was the youngest player to hit 500 home runs?

• Alex Rodriguez
• Albert Pujols
• Ken Griffey Jr.

10. Who holds the record for the most consecutive games played in MLB history?

• Cal Ripken Jr.
• Lou Gehrig
• Pete Rose

Baseball Rules

11. How many players are on the field for one team during a standard baseball game?

• 9
• 10
• 11

12. What is the minimum number of innings in a regulation MLB game?

• 7
• 9
• 10

13. How many strikes result in a strikeout?

• 2
• 3
• 4

14. What is it called when a batter hits the ball out of the park but it’s caught before it touches the ground?

• A flyout
• A groundout
• A pop-up

15. How many outs are there in an inning?

• 2
• 3
• 4

16. What happens if a pitched ball hits the batter?

• The batter is out
• The batter takes first base
• The batter gets to choose whether to continue the at-bat

17. How many bases does a player advance on a ground rule double?

• 1
• 2
• 3

18. What is the term for a batter who gets four balls and is allowed to advance to first base?

• A hit by pitch
• A walk
• A balk

19. What is it called when a player hits for a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game?

• A no-hitter
• A cycle
• A grand slam

20. Which of these is not a way a player can be out?

• A strikeout
• A stolen base
• A flyout

Teams and Mascots

21. Which MLB team is known as “The Bronx Bombers”?

• New York Yankees
• Boston Red Sox
• Chicago Cubs

22. What is the mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies?

• The Phillie Phanatic
• Wally the Green Monster
• Mr. Met

23. Which team has a mascot named “Slider”?

• Cleveland Guardians
• Atlanta Braves
• Miami Marlins

24. What are the official colors of the Los Angeles Dodgers?

• Red and White
• Blue, Red and White
• Green and Gold

25. Which team is known as “The Cubbies”?

• Chicago Cubs
• Cincinnati Reds
• Detroit Tigers

26. Who is the mascot for the New York Mets?

• Mr. Met
• The Oriole Bird
• The Pirate Parrot

27. Which team’s mascot is named “Bernie Brewer”?

• Milwaukee Brewers
• Kansas City Royals
• Toronto Blue Jays

28. What is the nickname of the Cincinnati Reds?

• The Big Red Machine
• The Red Sox
• The Redbirds

29. Which MLB team has a mascot named “Wally the Green Monster”?

• Boston Red Sox
• Tampa Bay Rays
• San Diego Padres

30. Which team is referred to as “The Amazin’s”?

• New York Mets
• Houston Astros
• Baltimore Orioles

Baseball History

31. Who was the first team to win a World Series?

• Boston Braves
• Boston Red Sox
• New York Yankees

32. In what year did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in MLB?

• 1947
• 1950
• 1955

33. Which MLB player is known for his “called shot” home run during the 1932 World Series?

• Ty Cobb
• Babe Ruth
• Lou Gehrig

34. Which team has won the most World Series titles?

• New York Yankees
• St. Louis Cardinals
• Los Angeles Dodgers

35. Who was the first MLB player to have his number retired?

• Lou Gehrig
• Babe Ruth
• Joe DiMaggio

36. What was the last year the Chicago Cubs won a World Series before their 2016 victory?

• 1908
• 1921
• 1945

37. Who was the first player to reach 4,000 hits in his MLB career?

• Hank Aaron
• Ty Cobb
• Pete Rose

38. Which team did the Boston Red Sox famously trade Babe Ruth to?

• New York Yankees
• Chicago White Sox
• Detroit Tigers

39. What was the name of the MLB’s all-black professional league founded in 1920?

• Negro National League
• Colored Baseball League
• Black Baseball League

40. Which player hit the “Shot Heard ’Round the World” in 1951?

• Willie Mays
• Bobby Thomson
• Duke Snider

Ballpark Trivia

41. Which MLB stadium is the oldest still in use?

• Fenway Park
• Wrigley Field
• Dodger Stadium

42. Which ballpark features the famous “Green Monster”?

• Fenway Park
• Yankee Stadium
• Camden Yards

43. Which stadium is known for its ivy-covered outfield walls?

• Wrigley Field
• Busch Stadium
• Oracle Park

44. What is the name of the retractable roof stadium where the Houston Astros play?

• Minute Maid Park
• Tropicana Field
• Chase Field

45. Which stadium is home to the “Big Apple” that rises after a Mets home run?

• Citi Field
• Yankee Stadium
• Citizens Bank Park

46. Which MLB stadium is located in “The City of Angels”?

• Dodger Stadium
• Angel Stadium
• Petco Park

47. Which stadium is known for the “Bleacher Creatures”?

• Yankee Stadium
• Wrigley Field
• Citizens Bank Park

48. Which MLB ballpark has a waterfall feature in the outfield?

• Kauffman Stadium
• PNC Park
• Coors Field

49. Which stadium is famous for the “Rally Monkey”?

• Angel Stadium
• Dodger Stadium
• Target Field

50. Which MLB park has a retractable roof and a pool in the outfield?

• Chase Field
• Minute Maid Park
• Marlins Park

These 50 baseball trivia questions are a great way to challenge your knowledge and celebrate the rich history of the game.

Whether you’re hosting a baseball-themed party, looking for a fun way to engage friends and family, or just testing your own expertise, these questions offer something for every fan.

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