Can You Guess the Baseball Player From the Actor Who Played Him?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Guess the Baseball Player From the Actor Who Played Him?
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About This Quiz

Baseball movies are a lot of fun, aren't they?

And Hollywood doesn't steer clear of a good baseball movie, especially in the 1980's and '90s, when it seemed that every second movie was about America's favorite pastime.

Movies like "Bull Durham," "A League of Their Own," "Field of Dreams," "Major League" (I and II), "Out Men Out" and "The Rookie" were all about baseball, yet they were very different. 

While some movies, especially fictional ones, focus on baseball itself, some films have focused on historical baseball stories. Either the life of a famous baseballer (like the "Pride of the Yankees" or "I See the Crowd Roar") or a scandal about the 1919 World series fixing, like in the case of "Eight Men Out." 

But to tell these stories, we need the actors to immerse themselves in roles. And some actors have appeared in more than one baseball movie - we're looking at you, Charlie Sheen and Kevin Costner.

Now the question is, could you tell a baseballer player character from the actor who played them? This is a tough one and remember, they can be real or fictional!

Let's see how you perform, ok?

Batter up!

Aim for the bleachers!

 


Charlie Sheen - Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn This baseball character appeared in the 1989 movie "Major League" and was played by Charlie Sheen. Can you name him?
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Roy Hobbs
Pete Rose
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

He sure had a fastball but was a little too erratic. Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn, played by Charlie Sheen is one of the lead characters in 1989's "Major League," a feel-good baseball movie about a bunch of misfits and has-beens who surprise everyone.

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Robert Redford - Roy Hobbs Can you identify the fictional baseball player played by Robert Redford in 1984's "The Natural?"
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Roy Hobbs
Pete Rose
Babe Ruth
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Wrong Answer

The fictional character of Roy Hobbs, played by Robert Redford, comes from a novel by Bernard Malamud, written in 1952 and turned into a Hollywood movie. It is based very loosely upon Philadelphia Phillies player Eddie Waitkus.

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Tom Sizemore Tom Sizemore plays a legendary baseball player in 2004's "Hustle." Hazard a guess as to who he might be, please.
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Roy Hobbs
Pete Rose
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An ESPN film production, "Hustle" tells the story of Pete Rose, one of America's greatest baseball players. Set in Rose's later life when he managed the Cincinnati Reds, it shows his gambling addiction that eventually saw him banned from baseball for good.

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The Babe  John Goodman - Babe Ruth In "The Babe," released in 1992, John Goodman portrays one of the greatest hitters of a baseball ever. Name him, please.
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Roy Hobbs
Pete Rose
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tremendous casting sees John Goodman portray Babe Ruth in 1992's "The Babe." This movie follows the life of the legendary Babe Ruth, all the ups and downs and homers in-between.

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The Rookie Dennis Quade - Jimmy Morris 2002 saw the release of "The Rookie," with Dennis Quade playing the role of an MLB baseballer who never gave up on his dream. Who was he?
Jimmy Morris
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Babe Ruth
Pete Rose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The story of Jimmy Morris is simply incredible. After giving up on his baseball dream, Morris eventually made his MLB debut at the age of 35 thanks to his incredible fastball, something he never lost. Morris is played by Dennis Quade in the movie "The Rookie."

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for love of the game Kevin Costner - Billy Chapel "For Love of the Game," a 1999 sports drama has Kevin Costner in the lead role as an aging pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Name him, please.
Pete Rose
Billy Chapel
Jimmy Morris
Roy Hobbs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An aging pitcher, everything falling down around him, unsure of his future and injured. That's Billy Chapel in "For the Love of the Game." Portrayed by Kevin Costner, Chapel has one last chance to show what he is capable of.

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Cobb movie 1994 clip 3 0-19 screenshot copy Tommy Lee Jones stars in a 1994 movie about another early American baseball legend. Who is he?
Billy Chapel
Jimmy Morris
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
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Wrong Answer

The first player in the baseball hall of fame, Ty Cobb played 22 seasons with the Detroit Tigers. In 1994, Tommy Lee Jones portrayed him in "Cobb," a biographical film that lays Cobb's bitter and difficult character bare.

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Eight Men Out John Cusack - George 'Buck' Weaver "Eight Men Out," a baseball movie from 1988 starred John Cusack appearing as which of these real-life baseballers, a World Series champion in 1917?
George 'Buck' Weaver
Ty Cobb
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Pete Rose
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Wrong Answer

George 'Buck' Weaver played for the Chicago White Sox from 1912 to 1920. Weaver was one of the players implicated in the famous White Sox scandal after the 1919 World Series but always maintained his innocence. His performance during the series would back that up.

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61_ Barry Pepper - Roger Maris Barry Pepper plays which famous baseballer in "61*?"
Ty Cobb
Roger Maris
George 'Buck' Weaver
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Many thought it would never be broken, but in 1961, Roger Maris smashed 61 home runs, beaten the season record set by Babe Ruth many years earlier. "61*" tells that story with Barry Pepper playing Maris.

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The Scout - Brendan Fraser - Steve Nebraska Name the fictional pitcher played by Brendan Fraser that appears in the 2001 movie "The Scout."
Roger Maris
George 'Buck' Weaver
Steve Nebraska
Roy Hobbs
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Wrong Answer

A fictional character, Steve Nebraska (Brendan Fraser) not only has a dangerous fastball and can hit a homer or two, but he is also undiscovered. When baseball scout Al Percolo (Albert Brookes) comes across him, he knows he is onto a winner. But Steve has mental issues to iron out first.

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A Talent For the Game Jeff Corbett: Sammy Bodeen Which fictional ballplayer did Jeff Corbett play in "Talent for the Game," released in 1991?
Steve Nebraska
Babe Ruth
Jimmy Morris
Sammy Bodeen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Another 'scout finds unbelievable player' movie, "Talent for the Game" sees Jeff Corbett playing Sammy Bodeen, a raw pitcher who is hyped up by his new team even before he has made a pitch. Released in 2001, this movie also stars Edward James Olmos.

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Major League Wesley Snipes: Willie Mays Hayes A base stealer extraordinaire, which character did Wesley Snipes play in Major League?
Willie Mayes Hayes
George 'Buck' Weaver
Mickey Mantle
Ty Cobb
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Wrong Answer

"Major League," released in 1989, had some brilliant characters. One of these was Willie Mayes Hayes, a teammate of Ricky Vaughn at the Cleveland Indians. Hayes was played by Wesley Snipes.

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Gary Cooper: Lou Gehrig Hollywood legend, Gary Cooper played this baseballer in the movie "The Pride of the Yankees."
Willie Mayes Hayes
Roy Hobbs
Billy Chapel
Lou Gehrig
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

1942's "The Pride of the Yankees" told the story of Lou Gehrig, one of the finest baseballers ever who is struck down by a rare, incurable disease. Gary Cooper plays the lead role while real-life baseballers such as Babe Ruth play themselves.

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Ray Liotta:'Shoeless' Joe Jackson Field of dreams Ray Liotta stars opposite Kevin Costner in "Field of Dreams." Any ideas as to which baseball player he portrays?
Lou Gehrig
'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
Pete Rose
Mickey Mantle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ray Liotta plays the part of American baseballer, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams." Jackson was embroiled in the Black Sox scandal of 1919 although he maintained his innocence throughout.

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BULL DURHAM Tim Robbins: Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh In "Bull Durham," released in 1988, Tim Robbins plays a rookie pitcher preparing for life in the major leagues. What was his character's name?
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh
'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
Sammy Bodeen
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Wrong Answer

Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh is placed under the wing of veteran catcher, 'Crash' Davis who is tasked with getting him up to speed and ready for major league baseball. All-in-all, it is a great baseball movie.

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Eight Men Out Charlie Sheen: Oscar 'Hap' Felsch "Eight Men Out" is a movie about the infamous betting scandal at the 1919 World Series. Charlie Sheen, no stranger to baseball movies, plays a White Sox player implicated in the fiasco. Which part does he take?
Oscar 'Hap' Felsch
Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh
Babe Ruth
Barry Bonds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Eight Men Out" is a movie about the match-fixing and betting scandal, known as the Black Sox scandal, which enveloped some White Sox players at the 1919 World Series. One of those involved in the scandal, Oscar 'Hap' Felsch, is played by Charlie Sheen

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The Rookie Jay Hernandez: Joaquin 'Wack' Campos In "The Rookie," Jay Hernandez plays a fictional character. Pick the right one from the list below.
Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
Babe Ruth
Mickey Mantel
Lou Gehrig
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joaquin 'Wack' Campos is a fictional character from the movie "The Rookie."

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Mickey Mantle In the 2005 documentary "Mantle," a famous baseballer's life is studied in great detail. Who is he?
Joe DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Mickey Mantle
Pete Rose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The 2005 baseball documentary, "Mantle," looks at the life of one of the greatest players to ever step onto the diamond. It includes not only interviews with Mickey Mantle himself but with other players, friends and family.

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The Pride of St. Louis Dan Dailey: Jerome Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean "The Pride of St Louis" sees Dan Daily playing which pitcher from the 1930's and '40s?
Mickey Mantle
George 'Buck' Weave
Roger Maris
Jerome Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jerome Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean played for the St Louis Cardinals, St Louis Browns, and the Chicago Cubs during his career. He went on to become a successful commentator after he retired.

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Moneyball - Casey Bond: Chad Bradford "Moneyball," starring Brad Pitt, also features Casey Bond, playing an MLB pitcher. Name him, please.
Jerome Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean
Chad Bradford
Ty Cobb
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chad Bradford was a relief pitcher for a number of franchises including Oakland Athletic, the team "Moneyball" is about.

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Ryan Lane: William Hoy In a movie about the true story of the first deaf player in the MLB, Ryan Lane plays which of these baseballers below?
Chad Bradford
Mickey Mantle
Lou Gehrig
William Hoy
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Wrong Answer

William Hoy was a deaf baseballer that played for eight franchises during his 14-year career. He is credited with pioneering many of the signs used in baseball today and stole over 600 bases during his career.

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Eight Men Out David Strathairn: Eddie Cicotte David Strathairn plays which player implicated in the 1919 World Series betting scandal in "Eight Men Out?"
William Hoy
Eddie Cicotte
Oscar 'Hap' Felsch
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The premier pitcher at the time, 'Knuckles' Cicotte never played baseball again after his implication in the 1919 World Series betting debacle, the Black Sox scandal.

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Isaiah Washington Who does Isaiah Washington play in the movie "Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way?"
Dwight Gooden
Eddie Cicotte
Chad Bradford
William Hoy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

During his career, Dwight Gooden threw over 2,200 strikes. He was part of MLB for 16 seasons from 1984 playing for a host of teams including the New York Mets who he represented for ten years.

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Eight Men Out John Mahoney: William 'Kid' Gleason Name the White Sox player that John Mahoney plays in "Eight Men Out."
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Jimmy Morris
Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh
William 'Kid' Gleason
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

William 'Kid' Gleason was banned from baseball forever for his part in the 1919 World Series betting scandal.

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61_ Thomas Jane: Mickey Mantle Actor Thomas Jane plays which legendary baseballer in the movie "61*?"
William 'Kid' Gleason
Mickey Mantle
Oscar 'Hap' Felsch
Steve Nebraska
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"61*" tells that story of Roger Maris beating the all time home runs in a season record of Babe Ruth. It also features Thomas Jane as Mickey Mantle.

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For Love of the Game Trailer John C. Reilly: Gus Sinski Any ideas as to which baseballer below John C Reilly plays in "For the Love of the Game?"
Pete Rose
Roger Maris
Gus Sinski
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A fictional character, Gus Sinski appears in the movie "For the Love of the Game."

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Eight Men Out D.B. Sweeney: Joseph 'Shoeless Joe' Jackson Which disgraced baseballer does D.B. Sweeney play in "Eight Men Out?"
Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh
Joseph Jackson
Dwight Gooden
William 'Kid' Gleason
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joseph Jackson was another player implicated in the 1919 World Series betting scandal, although he always maintained his innocence.

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Babe Ruth 1942's "Pride of the Yankees" was unique in the fact that some baseball players played themselves. Name one from the list below.
Babe Ruth
Barry Bonds
Ken Griffey, Jr
Mark McGwire
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Wrong Answer

Gary Cooper was the star of the movie, playing Lou Gehrig, but many baseball players, including Babe Ruth, appeared as themselves.

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Kevin Costner: Ray Kinsella Kevin Costner loves a baseball movie, doesn't he? Who does he appear as in 1989's "Field of Dreams?"
Ray Kinsella
Jerome Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean
Chad Bradford
Gus Sinski
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Wrong Answer

Based on the novel "Shoeless Joe," "Field of Dreams" tells the story of Ray Kinsella, a farmer who builds a baseball field on his farm that helps ease many people's pain.

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Yogi Berra In the 2005 documentary "Mantle," a famous baseballer's life is studied in great detail. Other baseballers also feature giving their views on the great. Name one of them, please.
Gus Sinski
Willie Mays Hayes
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Yogi Berra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yogi Berra also appears in the documentary "Mantle," about the life of Mickey Mantle. The two were teammates.

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Eight Men Out Michael Rooker: Arnold 'Chick' Gandil Any idea which of these baseballers Michael Rooker plays in "Eight Man Out?"
Arnold 'Chick' Gandil
Roger Maris
Babe Ruth
Mickey Mantle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Arnold 'Chick' Gandil was part of the White Sox team caught betting on the 1919 World Series, in which they lost despite the fact they were overwhelming favorites.

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Major League - Corbin Bernsen: Roger Dorn "Major League" was a major success that led to a sequel. Most people remember Charlie Sheen's character, but do you remember who Corbin Bernsen played?
Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Roger Dorn
Willie Mays Hayes
William 'Kid' Gleason
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Roger Dorn, played by Corbin Bernsen, certainly believed that he was the most important member of the Cleveland Indians in Major League. He later becomes the team owner.

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Chris Pratt: Scott Hatteberg "Moneyball," starring Brad Pitt also features Chris Pratte, playing an MLB catcher. Name him, please.
Ty Cobb
Jerome Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean
Scott Hatteberg
Chad Bradford
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Scott Hatteberg played MLB from 1995 to 2008. His career at the Oakland Athletics from 2002 to 2005 forms part of the movie "Moneyball."

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Chad Lindberg in The Rookie - Extract 2-36 screenshot copy Identify the fictional character played by Rick Gonzalez in "The Rookie" from 2002.
Barry Bonds
Pete Rose
Rudy Bonilla
Joe DiMaggio
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rudy Bonilla is a character from the movie "The Rookie," staring Dennis Quaid. He is played by Rick Gonzalez.

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James Read: Claude 'Lefty' Williams James Read plays which baseballer that falls from grace due to the 1919 World Series betting scandal in "Eight Men Out?"
Jim Morris
Claude 'Lefty' Williams
Bill Chapel
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Claude 'Lefty' Williams was one of the White Sox players implicated in the 1919 World Series baseball scandal.

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Kevin Costner: Crash Davis Kevin Costner, again! Who does he appear as in 1988's "Bull Durham?"
Crash Davis
Eddie Cicotte
Dwight Gooden
Joseph 'Shoeless Joe' Jackson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A veteran catcher, Crash Davis must not only help a new hotshot pitcher but needs to sort out his love life as well. "Bull Durham" is recognized as one of the greatest sports movies ever.

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Andrew Jackson: Paul O'Neill Name the baseballer Andrew Jackson plays in "Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way?"
Lou Gehrig
Paul O'Neill
Pete Rose
Barry Bonds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Paul O'Neill played 16 seasons in the MLB for the Reds and the Yankees. He is played by Andrew Jackson in "Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way."

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Thomas Ian Nicholas: Henry Rowengartner "Rookie of the Year" includes actor Thomas Ian Nicholas as?
Yogi Berra
Ray Kinsella
Mickey Mantle
Henry Rowengartner
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A fictional character, Henry Rowengartner, played by Thomas Ian Nicholas appears in "Rookie of the Year."

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Chad Lindberg: Joe David West 1992's "The Rookie" sees Chad Lindberg as _______
Rudy Bonilla
Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
Arnold 'Chick' Gandil
Joe David West
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joe David West is a fictional character appearing in the movie "The Rookie." It also stars Dennis Quaid.

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Don Harvey: Charles 'Swede' Risberg "Eight Men Out" tells the story of the baseball team dubbed the Black Sox after took money to play poorly in the 1919 World Series. Which player does Don Harvey portray?
Rudy Bonella
Pete Rose
Charles 'Swede' Risberg
Roger Dorn
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Wrong Answer

Charles 'Swede' Risberg was banned from baseball for his part in rigging the 1919 World Series. He was one of the main ringleaders.

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