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Baseball Terminology

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of the language used on the diamond!

  1. 1.

    In baseball, what is a 'balk'?

    A
    A swing and a miss on a third strike
    B
    A pitch that bounces before home plate
    C
    An illegal motion by the pitcher that deceives base runners
    D
    A foul ball hit behind the catcher
  2. 2.

    What does 'RBI' stand for in baseball statistics?

    A
    Runs Before Innings
    B
    Right Batter Index
    C
    Run Batted In
    D
    Runner Base Indicator
  3. 3.

    What is a 'Texas Leaguer' in baseball?

    A
    A pitch thrown sidearm
    B
    A bloop hit that falls between infielders and outfielders
    C
    A sliding catch in the outfield
    D
    A player from a minor league team in Texas
  4. 4.

    What does 'ERA' measure in baseball?

    A
    The number of errors a fielder commits
    B
    A batter's on-base percentage
    C
    A team's overall win-loss record
    D
    The average number of earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings
  5. 5.

    What is a 'squeeze play' in baseball?

    A
    A defensive alignment against a left-handed batter
    B
    A bunt designed to score a runner from third base
    C
    A double play turned by the middle infielders
    D
    An intentional walk
  6. 6.

    In baseball, what is a 'can of corn'?

    A
    A pitch right down the middle
    B
    A pop-up behind home plate
    C
    A concession stand item
    D
    An easy fly ball to catch
  7. 7.

    What is a 'knuckleball'?

    A
    A pitch thrown with the knuckles to minimize spin
    B
    A ground ball hit off the batter's hands
    C
    A fastball thrown at maximum velocity
    D
    A pitch that curves sharply downward
  8. 8.

    What does 'going yard' mean in baseball slang?

    A
    Running to the bullpen
    B
    Hitting a home run
    C
    Striking out looking
    D
    Making an error in the outfield
  9. 9.

    What is a 'pickle' in baseball?

    A
    A runner caught between two bases in a rundown
    B
    A damaged baseball
    C
    A controversial call by the umpire
    D
    A pitch that hits the batter
  10. 10.

    In baseball, what is 'the hot corner'?

    A
    Third base
    B
    The dugout
    C
    The pitcher's mound
    D
    Home plate
  11. 11.

    What is a 'perfect game' in baseball?

    A
    A game decided by a grand slam
    B
    A game with no errors by either team
    C
    A game where every starter gets a hit
    D
    A game where no opposing batter reaches base
  12. 12.

    What does 'WHIP' stand for in pitching statistics?

    A
    Wins Held In Postseason
    B
    Weighted Home-run Impact Percentage
    C
    Wild High Inside Pitch
    D
    Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched
  13. 13.

    What is a 'changeup' in baseball?

    A
    A switch from batting left-handed to right-handed
    B
    A substitution of one pitcher for another
    C
    A mid-inning position change
    D
    An off-speed pitch designed to look like a fastball
  14. 14.

    In baseball, what is a 'twin killing'?

    A
    Two home runs in the same inning
    B
    A game swept in a doubleheader
    C
    Two strikeouts in a row
    D
    A double play
  15. 15.

    What does 'painting the corners' mean in baseball?

    A
    Positioning outfielders near the foul lines
    B
    Throwing pitches that barely catch the edges of the strike zone
    C
    Decorating the dugout
    D
    Running the bases efficiently

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