Magdaleno

School of Baseball

Magdaleno School of Baseball
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QUIPS

Here's a good Baseball Question.
From: Ducky

See if you can figure it out: (Answer can be found at the bottom of this page.)

How many strikeouts can a pitcher throw in one inning?

Just what you wanted - another test! Well this one isn't like any you'll get in school. Top coaches in youth baseball and the big leagues agree: Attitude is at least 75% of the key to success in baseball! Let's find out if you have what it takes! Each correct answer will score you "1 run!" 1. You're up at bat, and you strike out looking. Do you:

A) Tell the umpire that if he had one more eye, he'd be a cyclops.
B) Walk back to the dugout quietly and cheer on your team's next batter.
C) Bang your bat on the ground and throw your helmet.

To take this test and find out how you score visit Junior Baseball.

https://www.juniorbaseball.com/funforkids/attitudetest/index.shtml

"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

-- Satchel Paige

~Age unknown. Believed to be 42 years of age in 1948 when he came to the Major League

"Keep your eye on the ball and hit 'em were they ain't."

Wee Willie Keeler

~Who hit .424 for the old Baltimore Orioles in 1897


"The dumber a pitcher is, the better. When he gets smart and begins to experiment
with a lot of different pitches, he's in trouble. All I ever had was a fastball, a curve and
a change-up and I did pretty good." ~ St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean

~ Check this book out ~

Home Plate Don't Move: Baseball's Best Quotes and Quips

by Eric Zweig (Paperback - Mar 25, 2006

"Baseball has a colorful language all its own, used by players and fans alike. See how well you know the lingo of our national pastime with this extra inning quiz."
1. In the first inning of the game, who might be on the receiving end of a little "chin music"?
the visiting team
the umpire
the batter
the pitcher
To find out if your right and take the whole quiz click on this link funtrivia.com.Play Quiz: Diamond Slang now!http://">
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Future Baseball Star

A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat, "I'm the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. "Strike One!" he yelled. Undaunted, he picked up the ball and said again, I'm the greatest hitter in the world!" He tossed the ball into the air. When it came down he swung again and missed. "Strike Two!" he cried. he boy then paused a moment to examine his bat and ball carefully. He spit on his hands and rubbed them together. He straightened his cap and said once more, I'm the greatest hitter in the world!" gain he tossed the ball up in the air and swung at it. He missed. Strike Three!" "Wow!" he exclaimed. "I'm the greatest pitcher in the world. ~Author Unknown

STRIKEOUTS answer

How many strikeouts can a pitcher throw in one inning? Three, right?

Last week when the Minnesota Twins player the Brewers, the pitcher threw as follows;

1. The first batter struck out.

2. The second batter struck out.

3. The third batter struck out, but the catcher dropped the ball and the batter was able to get to first base safely.

4. The next batter struck out.

The pitcher was credited with four strikeouts in that inning!

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Q: Where does a catcher sit for dinner?

A:Behind the plate!

Q: Why are spiders good baseball players?

A: Because they're good at catching flies!

Q:What takes longer, running from first to second base or second to third base?

A: Second to third base because to have to go through a shortstop.