Ep204: Trivia - Basics of Baseball

Step up to the plate with Kidcast Daily as we dive into the exciting world of baseball trivia! From legendary players to unforgettable moments, test your knowledge and learn fun facts that every young fan should know. Batter up for some trivia fun!

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Episode Transcript

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Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, wherewe bring news, trivia, fun

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facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today's episode is all about baseball trivia.
Whether you play Little League, collect baseball cards, or just
love watching games, get ready to test your knowledge with some
awesome questions. Let's step up to the plate and
get started. Here comes our first question.
What is the shape of a baseball field called?

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The answer is a diamond. Baseball fields are shaped like
a diamond with four bases makingup the corners.
Let's try another How many players are on the field for one
team during a baseball game? The answer is 9.
Each team has nine players on the field at a time.

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Here comes a question about equipment.
What is the small white object that players try to hit with a
bat? The answer is a baseball.
Baseballs are usually white withred stitching.
Now for a pitching question. What is it called when a pitcher
throws 4 balls outside the strike zone and the batter gets

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to go to first base? The answer is a walk.
If a pitcher throws 4 balls, thebatter walks to first base.
Let's go to some baseball history.
Who is known as the home run king with 762 career home runs.

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The answer is Barry Bonds. He hit more home runs in his
career than any other player in Major League Baseball.
Here's a question about an exciting play.
What do you call it when a batter hits the ball and runs
around all the bases to score without stopping?
The answer is a home run. If the ball goes over the

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outfield fence, it's usually a home run.
Ready for a question about teams?
Which team has won the most World Series championships?
The answer is the New York Yankees.
They have one more World Series titles than any other team.
Let's see if you know this one. What is the name of the

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championship series at the end of the baseball season?
The answer is the World Series. The two best teams play each
other to see who is the champion.
Here's a question about uniforms.
What piece of equipment do batters wear on their heads for
safety? The answer is a helmet.

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Batting helmets protect players from getting hurt by the ball.
Now for a quick math question. How many outs are there in one
inning of baseball? The answer is 6.
There are three outs for each team, so 6 outs total in one
inning. Let's talk about positions.

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Who is the only player that stands behind home plate and
wears a mask? The answer is the catcher.
The catcher crouches behind homeplate and catches pitches from
the pitcher. Here's a question about
baseball's biggest stage. In which month does the Major
League Baseball World Series usually take place?

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The answer is October. That's why people sometimes call
it the Fall Classic. Now let's try a true or false.
True or false? In baseball, you can score more
than one run on a single hit. The answer is true if there are
players already on base. More than one run can score when

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the batter gets a hit. Here's a question about a
perfect moment. What is it called when a pitcher
gets every batter out without letting anyone reach base?
The answer is a perfect game. A perfect game is very rare and
means no batter got on base at all.
Let's see how much you know about the rules.

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What is it called when a batter swings and misses the ball three
times? The answer is a strikeout. 3
strikes and you're out. Here's a question about famous
stadiums. What is the oldest Major League
Baseball stadium still in use today?

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The answer is Fenway Park. It's in Boston and opened in
1912. Now let's test your knowledge of
numbers. How many bases does a player
need to touch to score a run? The answer is 4A player must
touch first base, second base, third base and home plate.

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Here's a question about famous players.
Who is known as the Sultan of SWOT and hit 714 home runs in
his career? The answer is Babe Ruth.
He is one of the most famous baseball players ever.
Let's go international for a moment.
In which country did baseball become very popular besides the

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United States? The answer is Japan.
Baseball is a favorite sport in Japan, and they even have their
own professional league. Here's a tricky question.
What do you call it if a player hits a single, double, triple,
and home run in one game? The answer is a cycle.

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Hitting for the cycle is rare and exciting.
Now let's talk about team mascots.
What is the name of the Green Monster mascot for the
Philadelphia Phillies? The answer is the Philly
Fanatic. He is one of the most famous
mascots in sports. Let's try a question about

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baseball's biggest event for kids.
What city hosts the Little League Baseball World Series
every August? The answer is Williamsport, PA.
Teams from all over the World Travel there to compete.
Here's a question about the ballitself.
How many stitches are on a standard baseball?

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The answer is 108. Every baseball has exactly 108
stitches. Let's try a fun one about speed.
Who holds the record for the fastest pitch ever thrown in a
Major League Baseball game at 105.1 mph?
The answer is Aroldis Chapman. He set the record in 2010.

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Here's a question about the field.
What is the grassy area beyond the infield called?
The answer is the outfield. The outfielders play in that
area to catch long hits. Now for a question about famous
numbers. What number did Jackie Robinson
wear when he broke the color barrier in Major League

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Baseball? The answer is 42.
His number is retired across allMajor League teams.
Let's talk about scoring. What is it called when a batter
hits the ball and it is caught by a fielder before it touches
the ground? The answer is a fly out.

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The batter is out if a fielder catches the ball in the air.
Here's a question about the roles of the game.
What is the maximum number of strikes a batter can get before
being out? The answer is 33 strikes means
the batter is out. Let's try a question about
famous moments. Who caught the final out in the

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2016 World Series, helping the Chicago Cubs win their first
championship in 108 years? The answer is Chris Bryant.
He threw the ball to first base for the final out.
Now for a quick question about the dugout.
Where do players sit when they are not on the field?

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The answer is the dugout. The dugout is a special bench
area next to the field. Let's end with our super
challenge question. This one is tricky, so think
carefully. What is the only position on the
baseball field that is numbered one?
In scorekeeping, the answer is the pitcher.

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In official scorekeeping, the pitcher is always number one.
That's a wrap for today's baseball trivia.
Thanks for playing along on KickCast Daily.
Whether you got every question right or learned something new,
we hope you had a blast. Keep swinging for the fences and
join us next time for more fun facts and quizzes.
See you soon. Grab your breakfast.

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