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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which country introduced baseball to the Philippines?

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

    What signifies the start of a baseball game?

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

    What happens in baseball when a batter misses 3 strikes?

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

    What are considered serious offenses/misconducts in baseball?

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

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