Which league first introduced the Designated Hitter? American or National?
The American League used the DH for a number of years before the National League also added that position to their games (in 2022).
Which of the following teams is NOT a National League team? Mets, Phillies, Yankees, or Pirates?
Yankees
Tell about a memory from a recent baseball game (one you played in, attended, or watched on TV).
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How many total bases are there on a baseball field? 2, 4, 6, or 5?
4 (first, second, third, home plate)
If you could only play one position on your baseball team for the rest of your life, what would you choose and why? What position would you NOT want to get stuck playing forever?
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If you could visit one city that is home to a major league baseball team, which one would you choose and why? (try to choose a city you have not visited yet)
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Which one of the following choices is NOT a way to get a batter out? Ground out, walk out, strike out, or fly out?
Walk out--When a player walks, they are safe and they get first base.
How many playing positions are there on a National League baseball team? 10, 8, 12, or 11?
10: Prior to 2022, the National League had nine positions (pitcher, catcher, 1st b, 2nd b, shortstop, 3rd b, L, R, C fielders). Designated hitter is newest
How many feet away are the bases from each other in the Major Leagues? 30 ft, 60 ft, 60 ft/6 in, or 90 ft?
90 ft; 60 ft = Little League; 60 ft/6 in is distance from pitcher's mound to home plate
Name a baseball player you enjoy watching or look up to. Why did you choose them? If you got to meet them, what would you say/ask?
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True or false: a player can foul out by hitting the ball in the air if a fielder catches it.
True! When a player hits the ball in the air in foul territory, and someone on the other team catches the ball, they (the batter) are out. This is a fly out.
Which of the following teams is NOT an American League team? Phillies, Tigers, Yankees, or Rangers?
Phillies