Baseball Quiz

1. What does "Batting average" represent in baseball?

The number of home runs a player has hit.
The player's success at hitting the ball, calculated by dividing the number of hits by the number of at-bats.
The number of games a player has played.
The speed at which a player can run bases.

2. Which term refers to a powerful hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score a run?

Bunt
Double
Strikeout
Home run

3. What is a "Fastball"?

A pitch thrown with maximum velocity.
A pitch that breaks downward.
A slower pitch to deceive the batter.
A pitch with unpredictable movement.

4. Which term refers to the playing field area that extends beyond the infield?

Dugout
Bullpen
Outfield
Mound

5. What does "Stolen base" mean in baseball?

When a player hits a home run.
When a baserunner advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering a pitch.
When a player catches a ball in the outfield.
When a player is tagged out.

6. Which term refers to the boundary line that extends from home plate to the outfield wall?

Mound
Dugout
Warning track
Foul line

7. What is the role of a "Catcher" in baseball?

The player who throws the ball.
The player positioned behind home plate who receives pitches.
The player positioned near first base.
The player who hits the ball.

8. Which of the following idioms means something unexpected or surprising?

Play hardball
Hit it out of the park
Out of left field
In a pickle

9. What is a "Perfect game" in baseball?

A game in which a team scores the maximum number of runs.
A game in which a pitcher retires all 27 batters faced without any hits, walks, or errors.
A game in which a team hits the most home runs.
A game in which a team has no errors.

10. Which piece of equipment is worn by batters and baserunners to protect against potential head injuries?

Glove
Batting gloves
Helmet
Sliding pads