87+ Baseball Puns That Are All Home Runs

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 12, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Dec 01, 2020
Edited by Flora Wilson
Baseball Player ready to bowl in the feild

Baseball is one of the most popular games on this planet that includes a bat and ball.

The game is played among two teams, which consist of 9 players each. Each of the teams takes turns in batting and pitching.

The defensive team which bowls has a pitcher who throws the ball at the batters. This team's objective is not to let the other team score runs while the offensive team tries to score runs by running across the three bases (first, second and third base) to complete a run.

If a batter hits a ball above the fences, it is considered a home run, bringing in the extra points for the team. Over time, the game has evolved a lot.

It originated from the old game of bat and ball and gradually evolved into the modern day game.

This sport is vastly popular among people worldwide, and fans avidly follow the national league of America, called the Major League Baseball. We have compiled a comprehensive list of some of the best baseball jokes, so hit a home run of laughter with these puns.

If you want to read about more such puns, take a look at these other puns and jokes: rugby jokes and football jokes.

Best Baseball Puns

This list covers a wide range of puns from the baseball field to pitcher jokes. Be ready to throw curve balls but be careful that the ball game doesn't go above your head!

1. The baseball team hired a baker as they needed a good batter in the team.

2. The only difference between an umpire and pickpocket is the former watches steals while the latter steals watches!

3. Baseball players in Charlotte are required to wear armors when they play knight games.

4. As the ball left the glove, the glove cheekily said, "Catch you later!"

5. During lunch, all the catchers in the team usually sit behind the plate.

6. The friend told me many baseball bat puns and jokes, but I didn't get any of it. Guess they just flew above my head!

7. There are special rules if a zebra plays baseball. Three stripes, and you are out!

8. I was uncertain as to why the baseball got bigger and bigger. Then it hit me.

9. Cinderella was banned from the baseball team as she left during the middle of the ball.

10. The baseball team decided to hire a ghost in their team. It was said that it would improve the team spirit!

11. While driving, baseball players are urged to keep their necessary documents in the glove compartment.

12. A designated baseball player in the team always holds water for others. He is given the title of the pitcher.

13. Baseball games usually take place during the night as bats sleep during the day.

14. The only difference between a dentist and a Yankee fan is that the former yanks for roots while the latter roots for the Yanks!

15. I asked my friend if he wanted to got the park to play one game of baseball. He seemed a bit undecided, but I said this should be an easy choice with no ifs and bunts.

16. The only similarity between a fly's father and high hit baseball is that both of them are a pop fly!

17. The baseball player was seen visiting the library. But it was for just five minutes as it was a shortstop!

18. The police went to the baseball game as someone reported that the second base was stolen!

19. Frogs are excellent baseball players. They are brilliant at catching fly balls!

20. In the baseball team, the sales department gave the batters a short and fastpitch on new merchandise. But unfortunately, it didn't matter as they all missed it!

21. Baseball players usually have their lunch and dinner at home plates!

22. If you ask a baseball player to bake a cake, they usually do it with oven mitts, a batter, and bundt pans!

23. It is unwise to play the game of baseball in the jungle as there are so many players who are cheetahs!

24. The tennis player asked the baseball player for help as he wanted to score a grand slam.

25. The umpire was angry at the baseball player for imitating a chicken to distract the batter and having a foul mouth.

Funny Baseball Puns

Like baseball, the puns on baseball are equally hilarious. Be it a world series or neighborhood tournament, here are some of the best baseball pitcher jokes.

26. I heard a joke from my friend about baseball. It left me in pitches!

27. Normally, you never see baseball players living near a road named Line Drive, but you can often see them living near baseball parks!

28. It takes much longer to run from the second base to the third than from the first to second as there is a shortstop in the middle.

29. Every time after playing a baseball game, I wash my bat in the bleachers!

30. If an invisible man pitches a ball, then it would be pitching that no one has ever seen before!

31. The only superhero who loves playing baseball is Batman!

32. Many baseball players like visiting parks as they have many swings!

33. Baseball players are also said to be excellent singers as they have perfect pitches!

34. Never ever call a baseball player a monster. He might really be one of them doubleheader monsters!

35. Baseball players hate joining unions as they are afraid of being called out on strikes!

36. The baseball player had to close his personal website as he was not getting any hits!

37. Matches don't like playing baseball as, after only one strike, they are out!

38. Baseball players are known for staying cool because they are always close to their fans.

39. Coal diggers can never play baseball in the major leagues as they all play in the miner leagues!

40. I wanted to tell my friend a joke about his catching style but decided not to because it contained foul language!

41. In the game, the fans couldn't get soda pop at the doubleheader. It was due to the fact that the home team lost the opener!

42. When his team was losing, the manager decided to feature a mummy into the game as a pinch hitter. On seeing this, the commentator said that this means the game will be wrapped up very soon!

43. When a baseball pitcher goes to the market to buy a carpet, he usually ends up buying a throw rug!

44. If you ever find a cookie dough in the first base, a brownie mix in the second, and a pudding in the third, then it can be safely said that the hitter at the pitch is a cake batter.

45. The players had to stay in line else there would be afoul of the rules!

46. My brother can play soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball. He is a jock of all trades!

47. Baseball players are excellent in convincing fans about their chances of winning the MLB as they are outstanding pitchers.

48. My baseball coach asked me if I could throw good curveballs, but he wanted a straight answer!

49. Cinderella was a poor baseball player, she had right a pumpkin for a coach!

50. After getting tired of the boring game, my son said to me, "Okay Pop, fly me out of here".

Intelligent Baseball Puns

Like baseball, intelligent puns are also lovely to catch. Enlisted below are some of the clever baseball puns that could rattle your brains for a while.

51. Basketball players are excellent in MCQs. They know how to strike the correct boxes!

52. My wife and I both played baseball at high school. That's how we hit it off!

53. I called Paul, who was a baseball executive, for game tickets. He wasn't available due to being an extremely busy guy who has a lot on his plate.

54. The reason why some umpires become fatter with time is that they always clean their plates!

5. After a busy day, the baseball team wanted to catch one of Breaking Bat episodes before hitting bed!

56. The umpired asked the video analyst for his number during the game. It was the only way he could make a call!

57. Making pancakes is precisely like a game of baseball. It would be best if you had excellent batters for both.

58. Most of the time, baseball batters go for a handmade bat as they can be delivered very fast. Machine-made bats are always delivered lathe!

59. I was watching a baseball game highlight on YouTube, but the pop-up ads kept on annoying me.

60. The baseball player was arrested by the police. He was always trying to steal!

61. Baseball players make a lot of money because their bases are all loaded most of the time!

62. The baseball meeting between players today was okayish. The coach thought that, overall, it was a toss-up.

63. The puppy who ran onto the baseball game got walked off!

64. The batter, unfortunately, swallowed his chewing gum in martial arts class- looks like this was a classic example of a baseball choke.

65. Oranges are set to replace the baseball to zest up the game!

66. There was a legendary tree which is considered the greatest baseball player in the plant world. His name is Babe Root.

67. Baseball is a dangerous game and is a pitched battle. If it were a contest of any kind, I would have cleaned it up!

68. The baseball fell down in the drain. I think it is now a foul ball!

69. Statistics have improved a lot and have made the game of baseball more entertaining. Nowadays, all the players are running around the databases.

70. The vampire didn't want to be part of the team as he was allowed to be only a batboy.

71. After failing in repeated tests requiring to draw a baseball bat, the drawing teacher shouted at me, "One more, and you're out!"

72. The new batter who came from overseas became an instant hit!

73. We should never sing while playing baseball as one will never be able to pitch properly!

Puns That Are Out Of The Park

Take out your baseball bat and hit a home run. As the ball flies over the bleachers, there's no need to cover your third base, for the game is done. Celebrate your victory with a can of soda and these best baseball one-liners.

74. A baseball player who loses big games consecutively goes into the throws of depression.

75. It is unwise to play baseball on a foggy and rainy day. Everything will either be a hit or mist!

76. While on a countrywide trip, the baseball team made shortstops in every town.

77. The coach was adamant in polishing the new batter's skill as he was a rough diamond!

78. The only thing which has 18 legs and can catch flies is a baseball team!

79. Whenever a baseball player requires new clothes and uniforms, he visits New Jersey.

80. Baseball players usually succeed in selling their memorabilia because they have great pitches!

81. Personally, I prefer baseball to football. It is a batter game without one single shred of doubt!

82. Candlestick Park is known to be too windy. It is probably due to the presence of all the Giant fans!

83. When a baseball player joined the army, he was asked to take rounds around the military bases!

84. The coach of the team was enjoying this season and said that the baseball games were in full swing.

85. It is incredibly unwise of a baseball player to wear red in the bullpen.

86. Baseball players are good chemists as they are very good with bases!

87. Girls are extremely fond of baseball. It is the only game in the whole world that is played on a diamond!

88. The new player was criticized left, right, and center after failing to perform well. I guess they are always expected to perform right off the bat!

89. The baseball coach went to a car dealer to get a new vehicle and told him to give his best sales pitch!

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of great family-friendly puns for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Baseball Puns then why not take a look at tennis jokes, or for something different take a look at 'Why did the chicken cross the road' jokes.

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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