Baseball basics Questions and Answers 2024
innings
9 in a game, top and bottom
Strikes
3 for and out, can be called by the ump if the pitch is in the zone. The first two fowls count as these.
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Strikes - answer 3 for and out, can be called by the ump if the pitch is in the zone.
The first two fowls count as these.
ball - answer Pitch not in the strike zone. 4 for a walk.
Fowl - answer When a pitch is hit outside the fowl line. First 2 count as strikes.
Occurs when the swing is late or early.
stealing a base - answer A base runner may try to advance to the next base after the
pitcher releases the ball. Most likely will occur if the ball gets by the catcher. Any base
can be stolen besides first. A tag must be applied for an out.
Pick off - answer The pitcher or catchers attempt to catch a runner leading off a
base, usually first. A tag must be applied for the out.
Drop Third Strike - answer When the catcher does not catch the strikeout pitch, the
batter can run to first. They can stay there if they make it before the catcher makes an
out.
Sliding - answer Used when trying to avoid a tag. The runner will do this into the
base. Most likely used when stealing or scoring.
Home run - answer When the batter gets all the way home on their own hit. Can be
inside or outside of the park.
error - answer A mistake made by a fielder that causes the runner to make it to the
base.
Bunt - answer Gently pushing the ball into the infield. Usually used to move up
runners on first or second. Can be a sacrifice or not.
sacrifice fly (sac fly) - answer a fly ball where a runner scores after it is caught by a
fielder. They must tag up to do this.
bench - answer Players that are not playing that inning/game. Sitting on the...
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