What is the name of a contest where baseball players try to hit as many home runs as they can?

Baseball Trivia / October 04, 2026

Home Run Derby. "Home Run Derby" was a TV show on between 1959 and 1961 that featured baseball legends such as Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle.

Which Arizona baseball team defeated the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series?

Baseball Trivia / October 03, 2026

Diamondbacks. Only four seasons old, the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks were the youngest franchise team to win the World Series.

Who was the first player in baseball to hit 50 home runs in a season and not lead the league?

Baseball Trivia / October 03, 2026

Jimmy Foxx. In 1938, Jimmy Foxx hit 50 home runs for the Boston Red Sox but Hank Greenberg hit 58 dingers for the Detroit Tigers.

Which field was the home of baseball's Cincinnati Reds from 1912 through 1970?

Baseball Trivia / October 02, 2026

Crosley Field. Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Tony Perez and Johnny Bench played in the last MLB game at Crosley Field.

Who threw out the first pitch at the 2009 All Star Game in St. Louis?

Baseball Trivia / October 02, 2026

President Barack Obama. President Obama threw out the first pitch at the 2009 All Star Game in St. Louis while wearing a Chicago White Sox jacket.

What team had the best won-loss record for the 2012 MLB regular season?

Baseball Trivia / October 01, 2026

Washington Nationals. While Javon Walker played baseball after college for three years, he played football at Florida State.