Looking for baseball trivia questions that work for a family game night, classroom, clubhouse, or pub quiz? This set moves from the basic shape of the game to MLB trivia questions about landmark moments and record-book names. Every round contains 10 questions, and each answer stays hidden until you open it.
The five-round format makes scoring simple: award one point per answer for a total of 50. Play straight through, choose the rounds that fit your crowd, or use the final records round as a tiebreaker challenge.
How to host a baseball trivia night
Read each question aloud before anyone opens the answer. Give teams about 20 seconds for rules and ballpark questions and closer to 30 seconds for history. If you want a gentler quiz, accept a team name without its city; for a tougher one, require the complete answer.
- Round 1 covers the field, scoring, and common rules.
- Rounds 2 and 3 test baseball history, franchises, and ballparks.
- Rounds 4 and 5 finish with the World Series, statistics, and enduring records.
A note on accuracy
These answers favor fixed rules and completed historical events rather than changing standings or current-season leaders. Rules, official terminology, World Series history, and career records were checked against Major League Baseball's official rules, glossary, and historical record pages.
Round 1: Baseball Rules and Basics
How many defensive players does a baseball team normally have on the field?＋
Nine: a pitcher, catcher, four infielders, and three outfielders.
How many outs end a team's half-inning?＋
Three outs end a half-inning and bring the other team to bat.
How far apart are the bases in Major League Baseball?＋
The bases are 90 feet apart on the square infield.
How far is the pitching rubber from the rear point of home plate?＋
It is 60 feet, 6 inches from the rear point of home plate.
How many innings are scheduled in a regulation MLB game?＋
Nine innings, unless the game ends early or extra innings are needed.
How many runs score on a grand slam when every base is occupied?＋
Four runs score: the three runners plus the batter.
How many balls result in a walk?＋
Four balls award the batter first base.
Can an ordinary uncaught foul ball become strike three?＋
Generally no. An uncaught foul with two strikes does not retire the batter, although a foul bunt with two strikes does.
What does a designated hitter do?＋
The designated hitter bats in place of a defensive player, most commonly the pitcher.
What is the purpose of the infield fly rule?＋
It prevents fielders from intentionally dropping certain easy fair flies to create a cheap double or triple play.
Round 2: MLB History and Pioneers
Who won the first modern World Series in 1903?＋
The Boston Americans, later called the Red Sox, defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates five games to three.
Who broke MLB's modern-era color barrier in 1947?＋
Jackie Robinson debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
Which team did Babe Ruth play for after the Boston Red Sox sold his contract?＋
The New York Yankees acquired Ruth after the 1919 season.
Which pitcher is honored by the award for each league's best pitcher?＋
Cy Young, whose name has been attached to the award since 1956.
Which Yankees star was nicknamed the Iron Horse?＋
Lou Gehrig earned the nickname for his strength and remarkable playing streak.
Which five players formed the Baseball Hall of Fame's first elected class in 1936?＋
Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson.
Which uniform number did MLB retire across every team in honor of Jackie Robinson?＋
Number 42 was retired throughout MLB in 1997.
Which city hosted the first MLB night game under permanent lights in 1935?＋
Cincinnati, where the Reds hosted the Philadelphia Phillies at Crosley Field.
Which MLB ballpark opened in 1912 and remains baseball's oldest active park?＋
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
Who threw the first perfect game under modern major-league rules in 1904?＋
Cy Young retired all 27 Philadelphia Athletics hitters for Boston.
Round 3: Teams and Ballparks
Which ballpark is famous for the Green Monster in left field?＋
Fenway Park in Boston.
Which team plays its home games at Dodger Stadium?＋
The Los Angeles Dodgers.
In which New York City borough do the Yankees play?＋
The Bronx, where Yankee Stadium is located.
Which MLB team is represented by the interlocking STL cap logo?＋
The St. Louis Cardinals.
Which team's name refers to Maryland's state bird?＋
The Baltimore Orioles, named for the Baltimore oriole.
Which MLB team calls Milwaukee home?＋
The Milwaukee Brewers.
Which team plays at Kauffman Stadium?＋
The Kansas City Royals.
Which MLB team is based in San Diego?＋
The San Diego Padres.
Which Canadian team won consecutive World Series titles in 1992 and 1993?＋
The Toronto Blue Jays.
Which team plays its home games at Denver's Coors Field?＋
The Colorado Rockies.
Round 4: World Series Moments
What trophy is presented to the World Series champion?＋
The Commissioner's Trophy.
What familiar nickname is often used for the World Series?＋
The Fall Classic.
How many games must a team win to take a best-of-seven World Series?＋
Four games.
Why was there no World Series champion in 1994?＋
A players' strike ended the season in August and the postseason was canceled.
Why was the World Series not played in 1904?＋
The National League champion New York Giants declined to meet the American League champion Boston Americans.
Which team became the first champion based outside the United States in 1992?＋
The Toronto Blue Jays.
Who threw the only perfect game in World Series history, in 1956?＋
Don Larsen of the New York Yankees retired all 27 Brooklyn Dodgers he faced in Game 5.
Who hit the World Series-winning home run in Game 7 for Pittsburgh in 1960?＋
Bill Mazeroski hit a ninth-inning walk-off home run against the Yankees.
Which slugger earned the nickname Mr. October?＋
Reggie Jackson, after a series of memorable postseason performances.
Who hit a famous pinch-hit walk-off homer in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series?＋
Kirk Gibson homered for the Dodgers against Athletics closer Dennis Eckersley.
Round 5: Records and Baseball Language
Who recorded a hit in 56 consecutive games in 1941?＋
Joe DiMaggio set the MLB hitting-streak record for the Yankees.
Which pitcher retired with a record 511 major-league wins?＋
Cy Young, who pitched from 1890 through 1911.
Who finished his career with an MLB-record 4,256 hits?＋
Pete Rose collected 4,256 hits from 1963 through 1986.
Which pitcher threw a record seven major-league no-hitters?＋
Nolan Ryan threw seven between 1973 and 1991.
Who retired with a record 1,406 stolen bases?＋
Rickey Henderson, whose career ran from 1979 through 2003.
Who played in 2,632 consecutive games?＋
Cal Ripken Jr. set the record from 1982 through 1998.
What three categories make up a hitter's Triple Crown?＋
Batting average, home runs, and runs batted in.
What does ERA measure?＋
Earned run average estimates how many earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings.
What does RBI stand for?＋
Run batted in, credited when a batter's plate appearance produces a run under the scoring rules.
Which positions turn a classic 6-4-3 double play?＋
Shortstop to second baseman to first baseman.
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