Baseball Scavenger Hunt

Mrs.Schupper - Language Arts

Grade7

“For it’s ONE, TWO, THREE strikes you’re out at theold ball game!” Have you ever beento a baseball game? When did itall begin? You will journey backin time to learn about the history of baseball. Explore where the first game was played and who won thefirst World Series. Also find out some fun facts about various players. Explore all you can, as you will soonbe researching and creating a brochure about one of the members of the BaseballHall of Fame! This will give yousome background knowledge before we go on our field trip. PLAY BALL!

Historyof Baseball

1. When wasthe first baseball game recorded in history?

2. Whatwere the names of the first two baseball teams?

3. Wherewas the first World Series held? Who were the participating teams? Who won the World Series?

Tools of the Trade

4. What is the most crucial and visible tool in baseball?

FactMonster

5. Whatbaseball player has the most career home runs in history?

6. Who isthe only baseball player never to miss a single game in his 16 year career?

7. Whatbaseball player struck out more batters in his career than any other pitcher?

Baseball Hall of Fame

8. Where isthe Baseball Hall of Fame located? Why was it built here?

9. When didit first open?

10. How manyplayers have been inducted?

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