Test Your Baseball Knowledge!
Take the quiz below and check your answers to see how you do!
Baseball Quiz
Written by: John La Macchia
Whether you are an avid fan or someone who has just seen their first game, test your knowledge and understanding of America's favorite pastime!
Part 1:
Can you complete the tasks below on this stadium image?
1. Circle the players' dugouts.
2. Place a diamond shape on the bullpens.
3. Put a square around the bleachers.
4. Place an X on anywhere the fans would sit.
5. Draw an arrow to the scoreboard.
6. Draw a triangle around the pitcher's mound.
7. Draw a star over the batter's box.
Part 2:
Can you identify the equipment?
Draw a line to match each picture to its name.
Part 3:
How is your overall general knowledge of baseball?
1. How many innings are in a standard MLB game?
2. How many outs are in each half inning?
3. What is a full count?
4. What is a grand slam?
5. How many balls does it take to walk a batter?
6. What do you call a battered ball popped into the air off the batter's bat?
7. What is a sacrifice fly?
8. How many games does a team play in the regular MLB season?
Part 4:
Can you identify the positions?
1. Place a #1 where the pitcher is located.
2. Place a #2 where the catcher is located.
3. Place a #3 where the first baseman plays.
4. Place a #4 where the second baseman plays.
5. Place a #5 where the third baseman plays.
6. Place a #6 where the shortstop plays.
7. Place a #7 where the left fielder plays.
8. Place a #8 where the centerfield plays.
9. Place a #9 where the right fielder plays.
Part 5:
Where do these teams call home?
There are 30 teams in the major leagues. They are split into the National and American Leagues with 15 teams in each. Each league is further divided into the Central, East, and West Divisions. Below are just some of the teams that play in one of these leagues. Do you know where these teams call home? Write the name of their home city next to each team listed below.
1. Marlins
2. Braves
3. Dodgers
4. Phillies
5. Nationals
6. Cubs
7. Orioles
8. Red Sox
9. Brewers
10. Yankees
11. Rays
12. Pirates
13. Angels
14. Cardinals
Part 6:
Fill in the missing words to the song: Take Me Out to the Ball Game.
Take me out to the _________ game. Take me out with the _________. Buy me some ________ and cracker jack. I don't _______ if I never get _______. Let me ________, ________, ________, for the home team. If they don't _______ it's a shame. For it's one, two, three _______ you're out at the _______ ________ ________!
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Written by: John La Macchia
Illustrated by: Angela Ponder
A simple game of catch between a dad and his two sons leads to a result that shows what can happen if you just keep trying...
Young baseball enthusiasts will love this easy to read chapter book that brings together the game of baseball and the importance of perseverance.
about The Author
John B. La Macchia, Jr., a retired Consulting Actuary, was born in 1931 in East Harlem, New York City where his love for baseball began as a boy and continues to today. Because the love of the sport has stayed with him throughout his life, John always dreamed about writing a children's book about baseball. He now resides in Santa Monica, CA.
about The illustrator
Angela Ponder is a graphic designer and illustrator of children's books. She loves baseball and, because she grew up with that love of baseball in St. Louis, MO, she's legally required to be a Cardinals fan. When she's not illustrating you can find her watching baseball, football, curling, and pretty much any other sport on TV.