Can We Guess Your Favorite Baseball Team?

By: Steven Miller

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

There are few baseball teams more loved and more despised than the New York Yankees, and since 1901 they have amassed one of the most prolific winning percentages in any sport. They have also featured several of the greatest lineups the world of baseball has ever seen. Are they your favorite, or do you spit on the hallowed ground of Yankee stadium?

So, if you don't cheer for the Yanks, then who do you root for? Is it the other East Coast favorite Boston Red Sox? Or the turbulent up and down history of the fabled Chicago Cubs and their storied Wrigley Field, arguably one of the most beloved venues in baseball. Maybe you prefer the West Coast and the Giants, who've had a tumultuous 2000's which saw both a dynasty and falling out within a matter of years.

Your favorite team might have been who you grew up with or a favorite player. Or is it their style of play? Do you like to watch the long ball, or cheer for a pitcher heading into the ninth running on a no-hitter? Do you love baseball traditions, or do you love to hate your teams rival more than you love your own team?

It takes a lot to choose your favorite baseball team but once decided, they are a team for life. Answer these questions about you and your favorite sport, and we'll tell you who your favorite baseball team is!

Which famous big league manager do you admire the most?

Bruce Bochy.

Joe Maddon.
Terry Francona.

Joe Torre.

When was the last time your team won the World Series?

It's been a while.

We waited a long time, but we got a few in the last decade.
We were convinced that we were cursed, but we just got one.

It's been a few years, but we've gotten more than our fair share lately.

How many aces does your team have in their pitching rotation?

We have a couple of aces.

We're loaded with aces.
We only have one right now.

We've got two or three amazing pitchers.

What sport is your favorite besides baseball?

Basketball.

Hockey.
Golf.

Soccer.

Is your team currently more known for their pitching/defense or their offensive production?

They have a good pitching staff, but the offense is slightly better.

They have a nice balance between the two.
They are definitely more of an offensive club.

The pitching staff is definitely the highlight of the team.

Do you prefer pitchers hitting or designated hitters?

The game is way more enjoyable with designated hitters.

If the pitchers don't hit, it's not baseball, as far as I'm concerned.
I think there's more strategy if the pitchers hit, but it's nice to change it up every so often.

I can see the appeal of having the pitcher hit, but it's just more fun to have another strong hitter in the lineup.

Which baseball game tradition do you like the most?

The ceremonial first pitch.

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at the 7th inning stretch.
Bobbleheads.

Throwing back a visiting team's home run.

Which ballpark food do you like the most?

Hot dogs.

Pretzels.
Nachos.

Peanuts.

Which game would you rather attend?

Opening Day.

All-Star Game.
Rivalry game.

A game featuring both team's best pitchers.

Which is your team's biggest rival?

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Boston Red Sox.
St. Louis Cardinals.

New York Yankees.

What are your thoughts on intentionally hitting a batter with a pitch?

It's just part of the game.

Them's fighting words.
It's unnecessary and should be eliminated from the game.

I love it. It shows heart.

What part of the country do you like the most?

The Midwest.

The Northeast.
The West Coast.

New York City.

If you go to a game, what inning do you usually arrive by?

I'll definitely be there by the half-way point of the game.

I roll in during the first inning most times.
I'm there long before the first pitch.

I'll get there by the second inning for sure.

What colors are you most likely wearing on game day?

Orange and black.

Red and blue.
Red and white.

Blue and white.

Which baseball announcer do you like the most?

Jerry Remy.

Harry Caray.
Bob Sheppard.

Jon Miller.

Which memorable moment sticks out the most for you?

The curse is over! They did it.

Carlton Fisk's home run in the '75 World Series.
The earthquake that suspended the '89 World Series.

Lou Gehrig's speech.

Did your team win their division this past year?

No, we had an off year last year.

Yes, we won our division going away.
Yep, we just barely pulled it off.

We were a wild card team.

Do you usually listen to the game on the radio, watch it on TV or attend the game in person?

I generally listen on the radio.

I watch on TV.
I'm almost always at the game.

It's a mix of all three for me.

Have you seen the Ken Burns documentary, "Baseball"?

Yes, many times. I love it.

I saw it once. It was good.
I've seen parts of it, but not the whole thing yet.

I haven't seen it.

Which kind of pitch do you like the most?

Curveball.

Slider.
Fastball.

Knuckleball.

Which skill do you think it most vital to your team's success?

Managing the lineup.

Fielding.
Base-running.

Patient batting.

Which jersey number is most appealing to you?

28.

17.
34.

99.

Have you ever been to Cooperstown?

I've been there a few times.

I went once.
I usually go once a year.

I've never been there.

Which film about baseball is your favorite?

"The Natural"

"Bull Durham"
"Field of Dreams"

"A League of Their Own"

Do you watch the Little League World Series every year?

I watch it most years.

I never watch it.
I've seen it a few times.

Absolutely, I wouldn't miss it.

Which rare baseball achievement would you rather witness?

A no-hitter.

Hitting for the cycle.
A grand slam.

A triple play.

Do you prefer the American or National League?

I prefer the American League, but I like a few National League teams too.

I'm all about the National League.
I'm only interested in the American League.

It's kind of fun to play by American League rules once in a while, but I'm definitely more into the National League.

Have you ever collected baseball cards?

I used to be really into it. I'm pretty sure I still have a box of them somewhere.

I did for a while when I was a kid, but I don't have any cards anymore.
I never collected baseball cards.

I have a huge collection of baseball cards.

Which song would you rather have playing as you walk up to hit?

"May We All" by Florida Georgia Line.

"Through the Late Night" by Travis Scott.
"Warm It Up" by Kris Kross.

"All the Way Up" by Fat Joe.

Which Hall of Fame great do you like the most?

Babe Ruth.

Ted Williams.
Ernie Banks.

Willie Mays.

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