Do You Know Enough Baseball Slang To Pass This Quiz?
Who is the “Ace”?
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An “ace” is a team’s best starting pitcher on paper. This could be determined by the pitcher with the lowest earned run average or the highest strikeout percentage. Regardless, it depends on where the player is at in any given moment throughout the season.
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Who is the “Ace”?
- The relieving pitcher
- The best starting pitcher
- The best closing pitcher
- The player with the best batting average
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If you're following a baseball game over the radio or listening to the sportscasters on TV, then it's likely that you're hearing them use very particular baseball lingo to describe the event. Any baseball newbie would be at a complete loss to understand what's actually going on, except for you — a baseball expert — who wouldn't be taking this quiz otherwise. We're sure you know what a can of corn and a frozen rope are. But how about a large sausage or a Baltimore Chop? Take this quiz to prove your baseball expertise and see if you know what the announcer is talking about during the game.
