Baseball Quiz For High School Students

Paul Strand held the single season record for hits in the 20th century in baseball's minor leagues.

Lou Gehrig made his pro debut with the Hartford team.

Jack Aragon was presented with a washtub full of pennies. This is considered unusual because it is not a typical gift or reward for a Minor League pitcher. It is uncommon to receive such a large quantity of pennies as a gift, especially in a washtub.

Cool Papa Bell was dubbed "The Tan Cheetah" because of his exceptional speed on the baseball field. Bell was known for his incredible base running skills and was considered one of the fastest players in the history of the sport. His speed and agility earned him the nickname "The Tan Cheetah" as a testament to his quickness and ability to outrun opponents.

Edwin Pitts was different from other 1930's minor league baseball players because he was signed after leaving prison. This suggests that Pitts had a criminal record or had been incarcerated prior to joining the minor league baseball team. This unique background sets him apart from other players who may have had more conventional paths to joining a professional baseball team.

Major Leaguer Max Bishop's nickname was "Camera Eye."

"The Winning Team" is a baseball movie about Grover Cleveland Alexander.

Ron Hunt said "Some people give their bodies to science, but I give mine to baseball." This quote reflects his dedication and passion for the sport of baseball. Hunt emphasizes that he is fully committed to the game, willing to sacrifice his body and put everything into his baseball career. This quote showcases his love for the sport and his determination to give his all to it.

George Metkovich was not known by the nickname "Tank" or "Tomato Face" or "Hatches". However, he was indeed known by the nickname "Catfish".

Roger Mason is the correct answer because he is the Major League pitcher who gave up home runs to the first 3 batters to start a game in 1987.

Luke Appling acquired the nicknames "Kid Boots," "Old Aches And Pains," and "Pneumatic Glove" during his career as a Hall of Fame shortstop. However, "Banana Bread" was not a nickname acquired by Luke Appling.

Willie Mays got his first Major League hit against Warren Spahn.

Spencer Harris is the correct answer because he holds the record for the most career hits in baseball's minor leagues during the 20th century. While Buster Chatham, Jigger Statz, and Fred Henry were all notable players, none of them achieved the same level of success or accumulated as many hits as Harris. Therefore, Harris is recognized as the all-time career hit leader in the minor leagues during the 20th century.

Lou Gehrig got his first hit in organized baseball against the Waterbury Minor League team.

Walter Johnson made his last appearance for the Newark team.

Rickwood Field is the correct answer because it was the home stadium for the Negro League Birmingham Black Barons. It was one of the oldest baseball parks in the United States and hosted numerous games for the Black Barons during their time in the Negro Leagues. Rickwood Field holds historical significance as a venue for African American baseball players during a time of racial segregation in professional sports.

Ewell Blackwell was called "The Whip" because of his unique pitching delivery. He had a long and fluid arm motion, resembling the motion of a whip, which allowed him to generate a lot of speed and movement on his pitches. This nickname was given to him due to his exceptional pitching skills and the way he effortlessly delivered the ball. Blackwell was known for his dominant performances on the mound and was a standout pitcher during his career.

Jack Cross held the record for triples in a season in baseball's Minor Leagues of the 20th century.

The Alou Brothers made all 3 of the outs in the same inning against the New York Mets.

Dave Bancroft's nickname was "Beauty" because it was a play on his last name, Bancroft. The nickname "Beauty" is a clever and light-hearted way to refer to someone who is attractive or good-looking. It is likely that Bancroft's teammates or fans gave him this nickname as a way to tease or compliment him on his appearance.

Phil Rizzuto Day is the special ball park promotion that was going on when Tom Seaver won his 300th career game. This suggests that the event was held to honor Phil Rizzuto, a former baseball player and broadcaster.

Tom Seaver's 3,500th strikeout victim was Paul Molitor.

Dick Allen is the correct answer because he was a baseball player known for his outspoken and sometimes controversial statements. This particular quote reflects Allen's preference for natural grass fields in baseball, as opposed to artificial turf. Allen's comment suggests that he believed playing on artificial turf was not enjoyable or conducive to good gameplay.

The New York Mets had "Homer the Beagle" as their mascot.

The correct answer is Atlanta Braves because they were the Major League team that first signed Tom Seaver.

Reggie Jackson homered against Wilber Wood, which caused the first shower of Reggie Bars.

Ty Cobb made his debut in the South Atlantic League.

Gene Stephens had 3 hits in one inning on June 18, 1953.

Babe Ruth hit his first home run against Ellis Johnson in organized baseball.

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