Baseball History and Origins

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Who is credited with developing the first set of rules in baseball?

  • Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr. (correct)
  • Abner Doubleday
  • William Hulbert
  • Alexander Cartwright

When did the first official game of baseball take place?

  • 1869
  • 1846 (correct)
  • 1876
  • 1898

Which team became the first all-professional team to compete in baseball games?

  • Cincinnati Red Stockings (correct)
  • American League
  • National League
  • Cooperstown Red Sox

When was the National League established?

<p>1876 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is widely believed to have invented baseball according to popular belief?

<p>Abner Doubleday (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country introduced baseball to the Philippines?

<p>United States of America (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signifies the start of a baseball game?

<p>Umpire's announcement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In baseball, when is a STRIKE awarded to the batter?

<p>When the batter doesn't swing at a strike (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in baseball when a batter misses 3 strikes?

<p>Strike out (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In baseball, what leads to an offensive player being declared OUT when running the bases?

<p>Forced out by a fielder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a batter get to first base without hitting the ball in baseball?

<p>Receive four balls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a pitched ball hits any part of the batter's body, unless ruled intentional?

<p>The batter is awarded first base (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation does the batter get awarded first base due to catcher's interference?

<p>When the catcher obstructs the batter's swing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome if a batter swings and misses at a pitched ball for the third strike, but the catcher drops the ball or it bounces away?

<p>The batter may run to first base (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a fielder's choice occur in baseball?

<p>When the defense chooses to tag or force-out another runner instead of the batter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are considered serious offenses/misconducts in baseball?

<p>Assault of an opposing player, disrespecting officials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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