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A collection of baseball trivia facts!
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1
Which MLB team does not have any Hall of Famers?
Rays
Diamondbacks
Marlins
Rockies
2
Sammy Sosa hit 60 home runs and finished second home runs how many seasons?
3
2
1
4
3
Who was the first pitcher to officially throw the ball over 100 MPH?
Roger Clemens
Nolan Ryan
Dwight Gooden
Tom Seaver
4
The furthest home run was estimated to have been hit by Babe Ruth. How far was it?
601 feet
575 feet
598 feet
612 feet
5
What year did the Indians last win a world series?
1920
1932
1948
1956
6
What MLB player holds the record for most walk-off home runs?
Jim Thome
Stan Musial
David Ortiz
Babe Ruth
7
Which Hall of Fame pitcher never gave up a single Grand Slam?
Greg Maddux
Jim Palmer
Cy Young
Nolan Ryan
8
The Yankees have the most Hall of Famers. How many do they have?
18
15
36
27
9
Who was the first Brewers player to win an MVP?
Rollie Fingers
Ryan Braun
Prince Fielder
Robin Yount
10
Two players hold the record for most errors in a season. How many did they have?
122
67
82
102
11
In what year did the Padres win their first National League Title?
1991
1984
1977
1981
12
Which major league pitcher threw without having a right hand?
Peter Westbrook
Jim Abbott
Guy Hecker
Jack McDowell
13
The Baltimore Orioles didn't start in Baltimore, they moved from where in 1954?
New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philly
14
Ty Cobb has the most batting titles. How many does he have?
13
11
14
12
15
Of the top 10 single season WAR for a position player, how many season belong to Babe Ruth?
3
5
1
7
16
What was the average player salary in 1965?
$6,000
$5,000
$18,000
$12,000
17
Who was the first major leaguer to hit a homerun for the Rockies?
Dante Bichette
Vinny Castillo
Larry Walker
Eric Young
18
Name the winner of the 2015 World Series
Indians
Royals
Cubs
Mets
19
Follow up question, which team had the highest?
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
20
Which Cardinals player has hit 4 home runs in a single game?
Mark Whiten
Keith Hernandez
Stan Musial
Ray Lankford
21
Which team did Nolan Ryan start his career with?
Rangers
Angels
Mets
Astros
22
Which team was the movies "Major League" focusing on?
Oakland Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
Miami Marlins
23
What major league team did Billy Heywood own in "Little Big League"?
Angels
Yankees
Cubs
Twins
24
What team won the first World Series?
Pirates
Giants
Athletics
Americans
25
Which major leaguer has the most doubles in a career?
Ty Cobb
Stan Musial
Tris Speaker
Pete Rose
26
Which of these Red Sox HOF did not play left field?
Bobby Doerr
Carl Yastrzemski
Ted Williams
Jim Rice
27
What year did Mark McGuire hit 70 home runs?
1997
1999
1995
1998
28
Who was the first Angels pitcher to throw a no hitter?
Bo Belinsky
Nolan Ryan
Dean Chance
Clyde Wright
29
What is the average number of baseballs used in a Major League baseball game?
155
120
75
90
30
What year was Fenway Park built?
1908
1918
1915
1912
31
What year was Wrigley Field built?
1914
1912
1915
1918
32
In 2019, which team had the lowest attendance?
Kansas City Royals
Miami Marlins
Tampa Bay Rays
Baltimore Orioles
33
Up until what year were "Ground Rule Doubles" still considered home runs?
1952
1931
1929
1941
34
Which big leaguer has the most RBIs in a career?
Albert Pujols
Babe Ruth
Alex Rodriguez
Hank Aaron
35
How many retired numbers do the Rays have?
4
2
1
3
36
What city did the Athletics originate from?
Kansas City
Milwalkie
Philly
Oakland
37
The Yankees have the most WS wins for a franchise, who is second place?
Red Sox
Athletics
Cardinals
Giants
38
What stadium did the Mets play in first?
Citi Field
Yankee Stadium
Polo Grounds
Shea Stadium
39
The two oldest teams in the MLB is the Braves and the Cubs. What year were they created?
1901
1883
1871
1890
40
Follow up, how many players and managers did the Yankees retire their number?
18
15
14
16
41
Before Montreal lost the Expos, what was the last city to lose an MLB team and not get one back?
Louisville
Indianapolis
Newark
Buffalo
42
What season did the Angels win their first American League Championship?
2003
1999
2002
2001
43
Who was the last Blue Jay rookie of the year?
They haven't had one?
Eric Hinske
Roberto Alomar
George Bell
44
What year did Barry Bonds break the single season home run record and hit 73 home runs?
2000
2001
1999
2003
45
What team only played one season in its original city before moving in 1969?
Seattle Pilots
St. Louis Browns
New York Giants
Cleveland Spiders
46
Which Astro holds the record for most walks in a single game?
Jeff Bagwell
Craig Biggio
Lance Berkman
Moises Alou
47
When did the Expos move to Washington?
2002
2005
2001
2004
48
What was the original name for the Astros?
Astros
Rocketmen
Colt 45s
Raiders
49
Who was the first Mariners player to hit for the cycle?
John Olerud
Steven Ackley
Jay Buhner
Alex Rodriguez
50
Which former Athletic holds the record for steals in a single season with 130?
Ricky Henderson
Marcus Semien
Mark McGuire
Harold Baines
51
What was the kid's name in "Rookie of the Year"
Chet Steadman
Harry Runnamucker
Henry Rowengartner
Madison Bumgarner
52
Which major leaguer has the most grand slams in their career?
Lou Gehrig
Eddie Murray
Manny Ramirez
Alex Rodriguez
53
What year did the Toronto Blue Jays first play?
1977
1969
1983
1981
54
Which player had the nickname "Mr. October"?
Reggie Jackson
David Ortiz
Derek Jeter
Mariano Rivera
55
How many MLB teams are there currently? (as of 2020)
32
28
34
30
56
The MLB game with the most innings was between the White Sox and Brewers. How many innings was it?
25
27
19
21
57
On July 17, 1914, Red Murray not only caught a game ending fly ball, this also happened at the same time…
Attacked by an eagle
Mauled by a bear
Struck by Lightning
Peed on by a dog
58
During a game in June 1920, Hall of Famer Edd Roush was ejected from a game for what?
Spitting on fans
Refusing to put on shoes
Sleeping in the Outfield
Gambling in the dugout
59
Which team ended their season with the lowest total wins with 20?
New York Mets
Cleveland Spiders
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Athletics
60
What year was Mike Trout first called up to the majors?
2008
2007
2009
2006
61
What opposing team did Babe Ruth hit his first home run against?
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
62
Which player was the first athlete to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1954?
Jackie Robinson
Duke Snider
Eddie Mathews
Stan Musial
63
As of 2020, how many retired numbers do the Yankees have?
15
9
12
11
64
What team has won a WS, but has the lowest win percentage as a franchise?
Braves
Cubs
Dodgers
Phillies
65
What year did the Diamondbacks and the "Devil" Rays join the MLB?
1998
1996
1999
1997
66
Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest recorded pitch. How fast was it?
104 mph
103 mph
106 mph
105 mph
67
What year was the National League formed?
1876
1888
1871
1855
68
Who played the most games at first base for the 2002 Red Sox?
Cliff Floyd
Mo Vaughn
Jose Offerman
Tony Clark
69
What player has the most MVP awards?
Barry Bonds
Albert Pujols
Alex Rodriguez
Ty Cobb
70
What year was the first World Series?
1904
1901
1902
1903
71
After Ruth at 14.1, 12.8 and 12.5, who has the next highest WAR for a single season?
Barry Bonds
Mike Trout
Carl Yastrzemski
Rogers Hornsby
72
Who is the all time leader with most career errors?
Mark Reynolds
Herman Long
Pedro Alverez
Adrian Beltre
73
Which major leaguer has the highest career batting average?
Shoeless Joe
Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
Ted Williams
74
Which MLB player has the most caught stealing in their career?
Albert Pujols
Gary Carter
Hunter Pence
Ricky Henderson
75
How many different cities did the Baltimore Orioles call home over their franchise history?
2
1
4
3
76
True or False: The Yankees were the first team to don pin stripes on their uniforms.
No one knows
true
false
Everyone started doing it that year
77
What was the Texas Rangers originally called?
Washington Senators
Columbus Colonels
Austin Alamos
Rockport Rebels
78
The Yankees have the most WS appearances, which team has the second most?
Giants
Athletics
Dodgers
Cardinals
79
Who was the first Mariner to win Rookie of the Year?
David Segui
Alex Rodriguez
Ken Griffey Jr
Alvin Davis
80
Who was the first Ranger to hit 50 homeruns in a single season?
Alex Rodriguez
Juan Gonzalez
Joey Gallo
Rafael Palmeiro
81
Which Red Sox pitcher has the highest Career WAR?
Smoky Joe Wood
Cy Young
Pedro Martinez
Roger Clemens
82
Which MLB pitchers has the lowest career ERA?
Addie Joss
Ed Walsh
Smokey Joe Wood
Jack Pfiester
83
What player holds the record for game winning RBIs?
Keith Hernandez
Jim Thome
Kirk Gibson
Mike Greenwell
84
Who was the first Blue Jay enducted into the HOF?
Roberto Alomar
John Olerud
Cito Gaston
Roger Clemens
85
How many consecutive Gold Gloves did Ozzie Smith win?
10
14
15
13
86
The Dodgers were called such because their fans regularly had to dodge _______
Bullets
Police
Taxes
Trolleys
87
How many WS titles does the Baltimore Orioles have?
4
2
3
1
88
What was the name of the Red Sox owner who sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees
Harry Frazee
Tom Yawkey
Joseph Lannin
Charles Somers
89
As of 2020, how much money does the MLB spend on baseballs per year?
$8,375,000
$2,500,795
$5,100,000
$780,000
90
What year did the Padres start in the MLB as an exspansion team?
1969
1965
1955
1971
91
Between 1913 and 1915, there was a 3rd major league. What was it called?
Independent League
Players' League
Continental League
Federal League
92
The American Assoaciation was created in 1881. What did they offer to fans that the NL did not?
Beer Sales
Free Popcorn
Cracker Jacks
Bleacher Seats
93
Follow up question, how many actually played for the Rays?
2
4
1
3
94
What year did the White Sox last win a World Series?
2003
2007
2005
2006
95
Name the team that has never been to the World Series
Mariners
Brewers
Rays
Rockies
96
The highest total runs in a game was between the Cubs and Phillies. How many total runs was it?
49
41
27
32
97
What was the last team to win back to back World Series?
Yankees
Rangers
Giants
Braves
98
How many division titles did the Braves win in a row?
15
14
13
16
99
How many major league teams did Jose Canseco play for?
8
5
6
4