Major League Baseball is the oldest sport of the four major professional sports leagues in the US and Canada. Major League Baseball is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. The regular season typically runs from late March or early April through September, with each team playing 162 games each year. Baseball has a rich history in North America and has been playing professionally since the late 1800s. There have been thousands of players who play Major League Baseball, but most iconic players, such as Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Hank Aaron, are considered legendary in this sport. So let's start this quiz and know more interesting facts about Major League Baseball.
1. When did Baseball's first all-professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, was founded?
A. 1890
B. 1899
C. 1869
D. 1879
2. When did Major League Baseball regarded as America's national sport?
A. 15th century
B. 18th century
C. 19th century
D. 20th century
3. Who has hit the most home runs in MLB history?
A. Nelson Cruz
B. Hank Aaron
C. Ken Griffey Jr.
D. Barry Bonds
4. Which player was the first African American to play in MLB?
A. Hank Aaron
B. Willie Mays
C. Satchel Paige
D. Jackie Robinson
5. Which team has won the most World Series championships in MLB history?
A. Boston Red Sox
B. Toronto Blue Jays
C. New York Yankees
D. Arizona Diamondbacks
6. Who was the first Major League player to pitch a ball over 100 mph?
A. Hank Aaron
B. Willie Mays
C. Nolan Ryan
D. Satchel Paige
7. How many innings did the longest MLB game last?
A. Thirty innings
B. Twenty-five innings
C. Thirty-six innings
D. Twenty-six innings
8. Who has won the most career Cy Young awards in Major League Baseball history?
A. Tim Lincecum
B. Roger Clemens
C. Randy Johnson
D. Clayton Kershaw
9. With how many teams Major League Baseball is composed?
A. 15 teams
B. 20 teams
C. 30 teams
D. 40 teams
10. What is the maximum number of players allowed on an MLB roster during the regular season?
A. 6 Players
B. 16 Players
C. 26 Players
D. 19 Players
11. What is the distance between each base on a baseball field?
A. 50 feet
B. 90 feet
C. 70 feet
D. 30 feet
12. What happens if a ball hits or goes over the foul pole?
A. Foul ball
B. Home run
C. Third Strike
D. Pinch Hitter
13. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the most valuable player in each league?
A. Silver Slugger Award
B. Gold Glove Award
C. Commissioner's Trophy
D. Most Valuable Player Award
14. Which team has the longest championship drought in MLB history?
A. Chicago Cubs
B. Cleveland Indians
C. Seattle Mariners
D. San Diego Padres
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