Baseball Basic Rules and Terms Quiz - Free Culture And Art Quiz with Answers

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Test your knowledge of baseball basics and rules with this trivia quiz! Answer ten challenging questions on topics like the number of players on a team, the distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate, and the meaning of common baseball terms. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the sport, this quiz is sure to challenge your knowledge and increase your understanding of baseball. Perfect for baseball enthusiasts and players alike!

Question 1:

How many players are on the field for a team in a regulation game of baseball?

A) 8

B) 9

C) 10

D) 11

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Question 2:

How many innings are in a regulation game of baseball?

A) 6

B) 7

C) 8

D) 9

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Question 3:

What is the distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate?

A) 40 feet

B) 50 feet

C) 60 feet, 6 inches

D) 70 feet

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Question 4:

What is the term used for a pitch that is thrown outside of the strike zone and not swung at by the batter?

A) Ball

B) Strike

C) Foul

D) Home run

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Question 5:

What is the term used for a pitch that is thrown in the strike zone and not swung at by the batter?

A) Ball

B) Strike

C) Foul

D) Home run

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Question 6:

What is the maximum number of players that can be on a team's active roster during a game?

A) 24

B) 25

C) 26

D) 27

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Question 7:

What is the term used for a defensive play in which two players are involved in the same out?

A) Double play

B) Triple play

C) Force play

D) Infield fly

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Question 8:

What is the term used for a defensive play in which a fielder catches a batted ball before it touches the ground?

A) Flyout

B) Ground ball

C) Pop-up

D) Line drive

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Question 9:

What is the term used for the defensive position that plays between second and third base?

A) Shortstop

B) First baseman

C) Third baseman

D) Second baseman

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Question 10:

What is the term used for a runner who is tagged out by a defensive player while not touching a base?

A) Safe

B) Out

C) Runner interference

D) Double play

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Question 11:

What is the minimum number of innings that a starting pitcher must pitch in order to be eligible for a win?

A) 1 inning

B) 2 innings

C) 3 innings

D) 4 innings

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Question 12:

What is the term used for a pitch that is thrown with the intention of hitting the batter?

A) Strike

B) Foul

C) Ball

D) Hit by pitch

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Question 13:

What is the term used for the area of the field beyond the outfield fence?

A) Home plate

B) Infield

C) Dugout

D) Outfield

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Question 14:

What is the term used for a defensive play in which a fielder catches a batted ball after it has touched the ground?

A) Fly ball

B) Ground ball

C) Pop-up

D) Line drive

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Question 15:

What is the term used for the action of a baserunner advancing to the next base during a play?

A) Stealing

B) Bunting

C) Running

D) Advancing

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