Who was baseball's first professional umpire?

Baseball Trivia / April 13, 2025

Billy McLean. Major-league baseball umpires must attend one of two umpiring schools, both in Florida.

In which year did Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela win Rookie of the Year?

Baseball Trivia / April 13, 2025

1981. In 1981,Valenzuela was both Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young award winner.

What year did Dodger stadium premier?

Baseball Trivia / April 12, 2025

1962. From 1962-65, the American League's Los Angeles Angels called Dodger Stadium home.

What's the name of the structure that keeps balls from going into the crowd if they pass the catcher?

Baseball Trivia / April 12, 2025

Backstop. Baseball catchers were originally called backstops; now backstop is the name for the fence behind the catcher.

Which player bats instead of the pitcher in American League baseball games?

Baseball Trivia / April 11, 2025

Designated Hitter. The designated hitter rule was adopted by the American League in 1973.

Who won the 2000 World Series, beating the New York Mets 4 games to 1?

Baseball Trivia / April 11, 2025

New York Yankees. Perennial All-Star shortstop Derek Jeter was the 2000 World Series MVP for the New York Yankees.