50 Baseball Trivia Questions for a Perfect Game Night

Baseball, often called America’s pastime, boasts a rich history filled with iconic players, unforgettable moments, and fascinating statistics. The following trivia questions are sure to challenge even the most dedicated baseball fans. In fact, we’re willing to bet that you won’t get more than 10 of these tough questions right!

These challenging baseball trivia questions cover a variety of topics:

• MLB History
• Legendary Players and Records
• World Series and Postseason
• Unique Achievements and Feats
• Historical Moments and Events
• Team Records and Milestones
• Miscellaneous Baseball Trivia

MLB History

1. When was the first Major League Baseball game played?
   Answer: May 4, 1871, between the Cleveland Forest Cities and Ft. Wayne Kekiongas.
2. Which team has the highest all-time win-loss percentage in MLB?
   Answer: The New York Yankees with a .569 percentage.
3. Who is referred to as the “Father of Baseball”?
   Answer: Henry Chadwick.
4. Where is the oldest professional baseball park located?
   Answer: Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
5. Which country produces the most major-leaguers per capita?
   Answer: Curaçao.

Legendary Players and Records

6. Who hit the most home runs in a single game across any league?
   Answer: Jay Clarke.
7. Which player has won the most MVP awards?
   Answer: Barry Bonds.
8. Who was the first player to hit four home runs in one game?
   Answer: Lou Gehrig.
9. Which player holds the record for the most Cy Young Awards?
   Answer: Roger Clemens.
10. Who is the all-time leader in stolen bases during All-Star Games?
    Answer: Willie Mays.

World Series and Postseason

11. Which team lost to the Twins in the 1987 World Series?
    Answer: St. Louis Cardinals.
12. Which team ranks second in World Series victories?
    Answer: St. Louis Cardinals.
13. Which World Series MVPs were not part of their teams at the season’s start?
    Answer: Donn Clendenon and Steve Pearce.
14. What unique achievement do Elmer Valo, Ron Fairly, Don Mincher, and Diego Segui share?
    Answer: Each played for three teams in those teams’ inaugural years in their new cities.
15. Which player played alongside five teammates who won consecutive MVP awards across four decades?
    Answer: Jim Bouton.

Unique Achievements and Feats

16. Who is the only player to hit a walk-off inside-the-park grand slam?
    Answer: Roberto Clemente.
17. Who disrupted at least 81 no-hitters with a home run?
    Answer: Rickey Henderson.
18. Which player participated in All-Star Games at five different positions?
    Answer: Pete Rose.
19. Who was the only player to pinch-hit for Ted Williams?
    Answer: Carroll Hardy.
20. Which NL pitcher won the Cy Young Award four consecutive years from 1999 to 2002?
    Answer: Randy Johnson.

Team Records and Milestones

21. Which team, besides the 1971 Orioles, had four 20-game winners in a season?
    Answer: 1920 Chicago White Sox.
22. Which franchise has never won more than 100 games in a regular season?
    Answer: Chicago White Sox.
23. What team recorded the most losses in 2003?
    Answer: Detroit Tigers.
24. When did the Chicago Cubs last win a World Series before 2016?
    Answer: 1908.
25. In which city was the first baseball stadium located?
    Answer: Brooklyn, NY (Union Grounds).

Historical Moments and Events

26. When was the first World Series held?
    Answer: 1903.
27. Which Olympics first featured baseball?
    Answer: 1992.
28. Which president last threw the ceremonial first pitch of the season?
    Answer: Barack Obama.
29. Who holds the record for the most Gold Gloves?
    Answer: Greg Maddux (18).
30. In which decade did the first All-Star Game occur?
    Answer: 1930s (1933).

Miscellaneous Trivia

31. What is the circumference of a baseball?
    Answer: 9 inches.
32. What hide was first used to cover baseballs in 1975?
    Answer: Cowhide.
33. What is the main material for baseball covers?
    Answer: Leather.
34. How many innings were played in the longest baseball game before it was called?
    Answer: 26.
35. How many players are typically on a baseball roster?
    Answer: 40 (25 active and 15 injured/minor leaguers).

Player Milestones and Achievements

36. Who was the first Milwaukee Brewers player to win the MVP Award?
    Answer: Rollie Fingers.
37. Which player won the Rays’ first Silver Slugger Award?
    Answer: Carlos Pena.
38. Who hit the first home run in World Series history?
    Answer: Jimmy Sebring.
39. Who was the first player to hit a home run in an All-Star Game?
    Answer: Babe Ruth.
40. Who hit the first home run in MLB history?
    Answer: Ross Barnes.

Franchise Facts and Figures

41. What is the name of the Seattle Mariners’ stadium?
    Answer: T-Mobile Park.
42. Since when have the Orioles played in Baltimore?
    Answer: Since 1954.
43. Where do the Minnesota Twins play?
    Answer: Target Field.
44. What team is based in Colorado?
    Answer: Don Baylor.
45. Where did the Toronto Blue Jays play before moving to Sky Dome?
    Answer: Exhibition Stadium.

Notable Firsts and Records

46. Who was the first player to hit a home run in MLB history?
    Answer: Ross Barnes.
47. Who was the first to hit a home run in an All-Star Game?
    Answer: Babe Ruth.
48. Who hit the first home run in World Series history?
    Answer: Jimmy Sebring.
49. Which pitcher has the most wins in MLB history?
    Answer: Cy Young (511).
50. Which pitcher has the most saves in MLB history?
    Answer: Mariano Rivera (652).

How did you fare? Did you manage to score 10 or more correct answers? If so, give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for tackling some challenging baseball trivia!

Source: https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2024/05/22/baseball-trivia-games-night/