MLB has been one of the most popular sports for over 140 years. It's played all around the world by kids and adults alike. Although the sport has seen many changes since its creation and a few lockouts and strikes, the game is as popular as ever. As new stars rise, a whole new generation is getting into the game. But how much do you know about the game? Find out with this MLB trivia quiz. Have fun and let's play some ball!
Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record of 2,131. How many games did Ripken play in a row?
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What all-star catcher had the nickname "Big Red Machine'?
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Fernando Tatis Jr. became the most current 22-year-old shortstop to hit 30 or more home runs in a season. Who was the last player to achieve this feat?
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Angels second baseman David Fletcher had a 26 game hit streak during the 2021 season, which was the longest since 2016. Who held the record before Fletcher?
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What veteran slugger has a chance to join the 700 home run club?
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What catcher was a 14X all-star and 13X Gold Glove winner?
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Who holds the record for most home runs hit in an All-Star Game?
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What all-star center fielder had his own video games in the 90s?
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What pitcher had such a good season in 1968 that it caused pitching mounds to be lowered?
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What player has either won or been second in MVP voting every season since 2014?
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Who has the MLB record for most strike outs during their career?
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What pitcher won four consecutive CY Young awards in the 1990s?
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Who was the first person to pass Babe Ruth on the MLB's home run all-time leader list?
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Who is the all-time leader in hits?
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Mariano Rivera holds the record for most saves in a career. How many does he have?
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How many second generation players were on the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays roster?
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Who is currently the highest-paid player in MLB?
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What pitcher has the most seasons of 200+ innings pitched and 200+ strikeouts since 2000?
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Rickey Henderson holds the modern day record of stolen bases in a season. How many bags did he swipe?
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What team currently has the most expensive stadium built?
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Who was the last player to win back-to-back Home Run Derby's before Pete Alonso?
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Who was the last player to homer in six straight games?
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Who was the last player to win an RBI title in their age-24 season or younger?
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In what year was the first ever baseball game said to have been played?
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