August: Road Trips, Ticket Pricing, Launch Angle, Field Geometry

Road Trips

Watch the videos below and then complete the Ballpark Design worksheet.

Road Trips
Ticket Pricing

Watch the video below to learn about ticket pricing and complete the worksheet.

Game Day Revenue
Launch Angle

Watch the videos below to learn about home runs and launch angle and complete the worksheet.

Launch Angle
Field Geometry

Watch the video below to learn about field geometry and complete the worksheet.

August Quiz

Which geometric shape is not common on the baseball field?

A. Circle

B. Square

C. Pentagon

D. Hexagon

Every Major League Baseball infield has the same dimensions.

A. True

B. False

The launch angle of a baseball is measured in:

A. Feet

B. Miles per hour

C. Degrees

D. Seconds

A high launch angle could result in a:

A. Pop fly

B. Line drive

C. Ground ball

D. Strikeout

In addition to the Diamondbacks, what are the other four teams in the National League West?

1.

2.

3.

4.

How many regular season games are played at home in Major League Baseball?

A. 12

B. 81

C. 158

D. 162

What is the approximate seating capacity at Chase Field?

A. 36,000

B. 40,000

C. 48,000

D. 60,000

Which of these is not a source of revenue for a Major League Baseball team?

A. Car washes

B. Game tickets

C. Hats

D. Hot dogs

Be sure to come back and check your answers next month!

June Quiz Answers

1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. B