Randy Johnson had three straight games where he was the starting pitcher and had at least eight strikeouts. Johnson’s wizardry on the mound was in 2008 at age 44.A ground-rule double is when a batter hits a ball, and it bounces over the outfield wall or walls, along the baselines, in fair territory. Any runners on base advance one base.When a hit ball bounces off the foul pole in the outfield, it is a Home Run. It is still a home run no matter where the ball lands.A batter struck by a pitch earns a walk and first base. They can also reach first after a strikeout if the catcher drops the ball.A Balk occurs when a pitcher is not set before he pitches (quick pitch). Umpires can also call a balk when a pitcher does not pitch after winding up.A pitcher throws a Knuckleball when it has little or no rotation. A pitcher digs in their fingernails, sometimes using their knuckles, producing an erratic motion of the ball.The 4th player in the batting order is designated as the clean-up hitter. Typically it is the player that is most likely to advance the runners with a hit.The Warning Track is the surface directly in front of the outfield wall. The track, not in all parks, warns outfielders the wall is near while attempting a catch.In October of 1903, the first-ever MLB World Series was played on October 1st, 1903; the Boston Americans narrowly won over the Pittsburgh Pirates by the score of 5-3. What a game!“The Great Bambino,” Babe Ruth, began his career as a left-handed pitcher. Ruth started his career with the Boston Red Sox before joining bitter rivals, the New York Yankees.Chasing is when a batter swings and misses at baseballs outside of the strike zone. Pitchers throw the ball, hoping for wild swings with pitches high, low, inside, or outside of home plate.The correct answer is a ball hit directly towards the pitcher. Pitchers must either field or avoid the ball hit at them, depending on the speed of the ball.Catchers and pitchers determine together what pitch is heading the batters’ way. The final say usually comes from signals that are relayed in the dugout from the Pitching coach.Nolan Ryan has the most strikeouts in MLB history. Ryan pitched until his retirement at age 46. Randy Johnson is in second place, nearly 1,000 strikeouts behind Ryan.Cal Ripken Jr. currently holds the record for the most consecutive games played. Ripken Jr. played 2,632 straight games, smashing the old record set by Lou Gehrig’s 2,130 consecutive games.The Milwaukee Brewers began as the Seattle Pilots, playing one season in 1969 at Sick’s Stadium before relocating to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1970 and rebranding as the Brewers.Barry Bonds record mark of 681 home runs going into the 2004 Home Run Derby was broken by Albert Pujols’ 684 dingers. Pujols broke it at the 2022 Derby.“The Big Hurt”, aka Frank Thomas, hit 448 home runs as a member of the Chicago White Sox. Thomas also holds White Sox records in RBI, doubles, and walks.A no-hitter happens when a team, or teams, fail to register a single hit in the game. There have been seven teams to win despite having no hits. It’s a difficult feat, to say the least.In 1934’s MLB All-Star game, Pie Traynor stole home plate as part of a double steal attempt with Mel Ott. The “Mid-summer classic” usually features baseball’s most popular players.Vida Blue won MVP of MLB in 1971 and Cy Young at age 22. Justin Verlander and Blue are the only players to win both in the same season.The Boston Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2004 World Series. Boston and St. Louis met again in the 2013 World Series, also won by Boston.The New York Yankees’ Aaron Hicks was the first player to ever hit a homerun in London. The 2019 MLB London Series was the first ever MLB game played in Europe.Starlin Castro was the last MLB player to steal multiple bases in an All-Star game. Castro stole two bases at the 2011 All-Star game while representing the Chicago Cubs.A double play happens when two outs in one play take place. Most double plays are throws to second base, then to first base, resulting in two consecutive outs.Hank Aaron’s 21 MLB All-Star game appearances are currently the most in MLB history. Willie Mays’ 20 games are second, followed by Cal Ripken Jr. participating in 19 games.Juan Soto’s 520-foot home run in the 2021 MLB All-Star game was the longest home run hit since Statcast first began tracking home runs at the 2016 All-Star game. Clearly, that ball was out of there!Any pitch above the strike zone, between the shoulders and knees, is considered upstairs. A pitch upstairs can be above the batter’s head, or high and off of home plate.The Black Sox Scandal was during the 1919 World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. Eight White Sox players were accused of purposely losing the series.The Montreal Expos franchise folded in 2004. The Washington Nationals replaced the Expos in 2005. The Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in 2019 World Series in seven games.In 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays, named after the bird of the same name, played their first season. 154 out of 4000 people voting, picked the name in a contest.On July 6th, 1933, MLB played their first All-Star game. The game, part of the World’s Fair, was at Comiskey Park in Chicago, home of the Chicago White Sox.An official MLB baseball has 108 red seams. The signature red stitches are hand woven into the ball. Baseballs are stored in temperature controlled environments before every game.“Olympic rings” and “platinum sombrero” refers to batters who strike out five times in a game. Hall of Fame legend Reggie Jackson holds the record for most ever strikeouts (2,597).Lou Gehrig is the only player to ever wear the #4 for the New York Yankees. The disease known as ALS is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.National Baseball Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox was ejected a record 162 times. Current Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is fifth on the list with 90.Barry Bonds retired with 762 career home runs, surpassing Hank Aaron’s 755. However, his record is overshadowed by steroid scandals.The National Baseball Hall of Fame is in Cooperstown, New York. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America is responsible for voting and inducting former players, managers, umpires, and executives.First-ballot Hall of Fame player Derek Sanderson Jeter has only hit one grand slam in his career. 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Baseball, America’s beloved pastime, saw the National and American Leagues unite to form Major League Baseball in 1903. The sport has evolved with numerous rule and structure changes. Fans passionately follow their teams on any device, cheering fervently. With baseball’s rising popularity, many consider themselves experts. Are you a true MLB aficionado? Test your knowledge with this MLB baseball quiz and discover how much you really know about the game!
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Baseball, America’s beloved pastime, saw the National and American Leagues unite to form Major League Baseball in 1903. The sport has evolved with numerous rule and structure changes. Fans passionately follow their teams on any device, cheering fervently. With baseball’s rising popularity, many consider themselves experts. Are you a true MLB aficionado? Test your knowledge with this MLB baseball quiz and discover how much you really know about the game!