Baseball Fielding and Base Running Strategy Quiz
Test your knowledge of baseball strategy with questions on positions, plays, and terms. How well do you know the game?
#1
Which position on the baseball field is known as the 'hot corner'?
Pitcher
Shortstop
Third baseman
Center fielder
#2
What does the acronym RBI stand for in baseball?
Runs Batted In
Runs Blocked In
Runs Behind Inning
Runs Behind Interception
#3
What is the distance between each base on a standard baseball diamond?
60 feet
75 feet
90 feet
100 feet
#4
What does the abbreviation 'ERA' stand for in baseball?
Earned Runs Allowed
Earned Run Average
Extra Runs Added
Estimated Run Achievement
#5
In baseball, a double play involves how many outs?
#6
What is a 'squeeze play' in baseball?
When a pitcher throws a ball with excessive force
When a runner steals a base
When a batter bunts to score a runner from third base
When a fielder catches a ball and tags a base to force a runner out
#7
What does the term 'shift' refer to in baseball?
When the game is temporarily paused
When fielders move to specific positions based on the hitter's tendencies
When a pitcher changes the grip on the ball
When a batter changes their stance
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common defensive alignment in baseball?
Infield shift
Outfield shift
Double play depth
Triple play formation
#9
What does the term 'pickle' refer to in baseball?
A type of pitch with a lot of spin
A runner caught between two bases in a rundown
A defensive alignment with multiple infielders covering one side
A type of hit that results in a hard bounce
#10
Who holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single MLB season?
Rickey Henderson
Lou Brock
Ty Cobb
Billy Hamilton
#11
What is the 'hidden ball trick' in baseball?
A trick play where a fielder hides the ball to deceive baserunners
A rule that allows a fielder to conceal the ball during play
A technique used by catchers to secretly signal pitches
An illegal play involving tampering with the baseball
#12
What is a 'suicide squeeze' in baseball?
When a runner attempts to steal home plate
When a batter attempts to bunt with a runner on third base charging home
When a batter swings aggressively at every pitch
When a fielder attempts to tag a baserunner out at home plate
#13
What is a 'Baltimore Chop' in baseball?
A type of pitch with unusual movement
A batted ball that hits the ground sharply and bounces high, allowing the batter to reach first base
A defensive strategy to prevent bunts
A type of hit that results in a soft grounder
#14
What is the 'Wheel Play' in baseball?
A defensive strategy to prevent stolen bases
A type of pitch with a lot of spin
A batted ball that rolls foul
A defensive alignment to cover a bunt, involving the infielders and outfielders rotating positions
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