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Baseball Slang Quiz!

Will you throw a "meatball" in this baseball trivia quiz? Find out now!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated January 29th 2025

Think you know your "can of corn" from your "pickle"? Step up to the plate and test your baseball slang smarts with this cracking quiz! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just here for a laugh, these quirky phrases will have you scratching your head. Swing for the fences and give it a go!

1/10 Corn on the cob

What does “can of corn” mean in baseball?

2/10 Baseball umpire

If a player is “on deck,” where are they?

3/10 Baseball pickle

What’s a “pickle” in baseball?

4/10 A hand holding a baseball

What does it mean to “go yard”?

5/10 A chef with a big meatball

If a pitcher throws a “meatball,” what are they doing?

6/10 A dog in a sombrero

What’s a “golden sombrero”?

7/10 A baseball player

What’s a “frozen rope”?

8/10 A man painting a canvas

What does “painting the corners” mean for a pitcher?

9/10 Baseball player

If someone says a batter is “in a slump,” what do they mean?

10/10 A woman thinking about baseball

What’s a “dying quail”?

Result: Oh no

Oh no! You’ve got a lot to learn about baseball slang, but don’t worry, even the best players start somewhere!

Result: Good try

Not bad! You know a fair bit, but you’re not quite ready to call the shots like a manager just yet.

Result: Well done

Well done! You’ve smashed this quiz like a homer. A little more practice and you’ll be a baseball slang legend!

Result: Wow

Wow! You’ve knocked it out of the park. You’re a true master of baseball lingo – give yourself a standing ovation!