25 Pitchin’ MLB Trivia Quiz Questions & Answers

By King Hofer

Play ball! Welcome to our MLB Trivia Quiz, where baseball fanatics like you can test their knowledge and swing for the fences.

MLB, or Major League Baseball, is the premier professional baseball league in the US, captivating fans with its iconic players and thrilling on-field action.

In this game, we’re taking you on a grand slam journey filled with fun facts, mind-boggling statistics, unforgettable moments, and more from America’s favorite pastime.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan who knows every player’s batting average or a casual observer who simply loves the excitement of the game, take this chance to showcase your expertise about the game.

In this sports quiz, there are five rounds, each with five questions, for a total of 25 points.

You’ll find the answers to our MLB quiz at the bottom of this guide plus some fun trivia in between- feel free to use it to build your own and share with your friends!

The instructions on how to play this baseball trivia with answers are at the end.

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Free MLB Trivia Quiz Questions

MLB General Knowledge Quiz Questions Round

Step up to the plate and test your baseball IQ in the general knowledge round of our baseball quiz!

From iconic ballparks to legendary players, these questions will challenge your knowledge of all things MLB.

1. How many teams are in Major League Baseball?

28
30
32
34

2. What award is given to the best defensive player in the MLB each year?

The Fielder Prize
The Babe Ruth Award
The Gold Glove
The Cy Young Award

3. What does the term “Perfect Game” refer to?

When a player gets a hit during each of their at-bats
Scoring one run per inning
When a pitcher does not allow any runners to reach a base throughout 9 innings
When a pitcher does not throw any balls during a game

4. Which MLB stadium has the longest outfield wall, making it harder to hit a home run?

Minute Maid Park
Fenway Park
Petco Park
Oakland Coliseum

5. What is a “Foul Ball”?

When the batter swings at a pitch but misses
When a batter contacts a pitch but hits it out of bounds
When an outfielder drops a fly ball
A baseball with cork in the middle
MLB History Quiz Questions Round
Take a trip down memory lane and uncover fascinating stories from the rich history of MLB.
From record-breaking moments to unforgettable World Series matchups, this baseball trivia game round will transport you back in time and test your expertise in the sport’s storied past.

MLB History Quiz Questions Round

Take a trip down memory lane and uncover fascinating stories from the rich history of MLB.

From record-breaking moments to unforgettable World Series matchups, this baseball trivia game round will transport you back in time and test your expertise in the sport’s storied past.

1. Which MLB team won the first World Series?

Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia

2. In what year was the first World Series played?

1900
1903
1911
1920

3. In what year did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier becoming the first African American to play in the MLB?

1939
1945
1947
1960

4. In what year was the National League formed, becoming the first professional baseball league in the United States?

1903
1900
1890
1876

5. In what year did the MLB expand, adding teams like the San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals?

1980
1974
1969
1964
You may also want to challenge yourself with the events and moments of the past decades with our 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s trivia quizzes.
MLB Player Quiz Questions Round
Do you know your favorite player’s stats inside out?
From batting averages to career achievements, put your knowledge to the test in the third round of this baseball trivia quiz.

MLB Player Quiz Questions Round

Do you know your favorite player’s stats inside out?

From batting averages to career achievements, put your knowledge to the test in the third round of this baseball trivia quiz.

1. Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball?

Babe Ruth
Sammy Sosa
Barry Bonds
Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Which player holds the record for the most MVP awards earned in a career?

Barry Bonds
Lou Gehrig
Alex Rodriguez
Babe Ruth

3. Which pitcher holds the record for the most Cy Young Awards during an MLB career?

Randy Johnson
Roger Clemons
Steve Carlton
Greg Maddux

4. Which MLB player has won the most World Series titles?

Babe Ruth
Yogi Berra
Hank Aaron
Barry Bonds

5. Which Legendary MLB Super Star was nicknamed “The Sultan of Swat”?

Yogi Berra
Joe DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Jackie Robinson
MLB Teams Quiz Questions Round
Ready to showcase what you know about MLB teams in this round of our baseball quiz with answers?
From iconic logos to team histories, the following questions will challenge your familiarity with the diverse roster of MLB franchises.

MLB Teams Quiz Questions Round

Ready to showcase what you know about MLB teams in this round of our baseball quiz with answers?

From iconic logos to team histories, the following questions will challenge your familiarity with the diverse roster of MLB franchises.

1. Which MLB team has the most World Series Wins?

St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox

2. Which MLB team underwent a name change and rebranded in 2022 to represent their city more appropriately?

Cleveland Guardians
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles Angels

3. Which team is named after two cities that share a border of the Mississippi?

Seattle Mariners
Tampa Bay Rays
Minnesota Twins
San Diego Padres

4. Which team plays in the MLB’s oldest stadium?

New York Yankees
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Boston Red Sox

5. Which MLB team made the move from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966?

Brewers
Braves
Blue Jays
Cardinals
Milwaukee also features in our Wisconsin Trivia Quiz.
MLB Logo Quiz Questions Round
Put your visual memory to the test in our baseball logos quiz round.
From iconic symbols to unique designs, see if you can identify each MLB team based on their distinctive logos.

MLB Logo Quiz Questions Round

Put your visual memory to the test in our baseball logos quiz round.

From iconic symbols to unique designs, see if you can identify each MLB team based on their distinctive logos.

1. Which city’s MLB team does not feature a bird in its logo?

Baltimore
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Toronto

2. Which MLB team logo features the liberty bell?

Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Nationals
New York Mets
New York Yankees

3. Which MLB team logo features the Uncle Sam top hat?

Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Nationals
New York Mets
New York Yankees

4. Which MLB team logo is the only one to feature a green and gold color scheme?

Oakland Athletics
Tampa Bay Rays
Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies

5. Which MLB logo is a baseball glove with the team’s initials hidden in the design?

Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Guardians
New York Mets
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MLB Trivia Quiz Answers
You will find the answers to our MLB quiz highlighted in bold- with interesting baseball trivia sprinkled in between.
MLB General Knowledge Quiz Answers

MLB Trivia Quiz Answers

You will find the answers to our MLB quiz highlighted in bold- with interesting baseball trivia sprinkled in between.

MLB General Knowledge Quiz Answers

1. How many teams are in Major League Baseball?

28
30
32
34
MLB Trivia: The MLB added the 29th and 30th teams in 1998 with the addition of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

2. What award is given to the best defensive player in the MLB each year?

The Fielder Prize
The Babe Ruth Award
The Gold Glove
The Cy Young Award

3. What does the term “Perfect Game” refer to?

When a player gets a hit during each of their at-bats
Scoring one run per inning
When a pitcher does not allow any runners to reach a base throughout 9 innings
When a pitcher does not throw any balls during a game

4. Which MLB stadium has the longest outfield wall, making it harder to hit a home run?

Minute Maid Park
Fenway Park
Petco Park
Oakland Coliseum

5. What is a “Foul Ball”?

When the batter swings at a pitch but misses
When a batter contacts a pitch but hits it out of bounds
When an outfielder drops a fly ball
A baseball with cork in the middle
MLB History Quiz Answers

MLB History Quiz Answers

1. Which MLB team won the first World Series?

Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
MLB Trivia: The game was played in 1903 between Boston and Pittsburgh. The series went to seven games.

2. In what year was the first World Series played?

1900
1903
1911
1920

3. In what year did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier becoming the first African American to play in the MLB?

1939
1945
1947
1960

4. In what year was the National League formed, becoming the first professional baseball league in the United States?

1903
1900
1890
1876
MLB Trivia: The American League was formed in 1900 and the first world series, played between the best team in each league, was played in 1903.

5. In what year did the MLB expand, adding teams like the San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals?

1980
1974
1969
1964
Fan of history? Challenge yourself with the events and moments of the past decades with our 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s trivia quizzes.
MLB Player Quiz Answers

MLB Player Quiz Answers

1. Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball?

Babe Ruth
Sammy Sosa
Barry Bonds
Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Which player holds the record for the most MVP awards earned in a career?

Barry Bonds
Lou Gehrig
Alex Rodriguez
Babe Ruth

3. Which pitcher holds the record for the most Cy Young Awards during an MLB career?

Randy Johnson
Roger Clemons
Steve Carlton
Greg Maddux

4. Which MLB player has won the most World Series titles?

Babe Ruth
Yogi Berra
Hank Aaron
Barry Bonds
MLB Trivia: Yogi Berra has won 10 World Series titles followed by Joe DiMaggio who has won 9.

5. Which Legendary MLB Super Star was nicknamed “The Sultan of Swat”?

Yogi Berra
Joe DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Jackie Robinson
MLB Teams Quiz Answers

MLB Teams Quiz Answers

1. Which MLB team has the most World Series Wins?

St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
MLB Trivia: The Yankees lead the league in World Series wins with a total of 27.
The next closest team is the St. Louis Cardinals with 11.

2. Which MLB team underwent a name change and rebranded in 2022 to represent their city more appropriately?

Cleveland Guardians
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles Angels
MLB Trivia: The team is named after the statues that adorn the bridges coming into the city of Cleveland.

3. Which team is named after two cities that share a border of the Mississippi?

Seattle Mariners
Tampa Bay Rays
Minnesota Twins
San Diego Padres

4. Which team plays in the MLB’s oldest stadium?

New York Yankees
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
MLB Trivia: Fenway Park was built in 1912 and has been the home of the Boston Red Sox ever since.

5. Which MLB team made the move from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966?

Brewers
Braves
Blue Jays
Cardinals
MLB Trivia: The team was originally in Boston before moving to Milwaukee.
Milwaukee also features in our Wisconsin Trivia Quiz.
MLB Logo Quiz Answers

MLB Logo Quiz Answers

1. Which city’s MLB team does not feature a bird in its logo?

Baltimore
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Toronto

2. Which MLB team logo features the liberty bell?

Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Nationals
New York Mets
New York Yankees

3. Which MLB team logo features the Uncle Sam top hat?

Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Nationals
New York Mets
New York Yankees

4. Which MLB team logo is the only one to feature a green and gold color scheme?

Oakland Athletics
Tampa Bay Rays
Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies

5. Which MLB logo is a baseball glove with the team’s initials hidden in the design?

Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Guardians
New York Mets
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