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No.
Batters can switch sides until the pitcher prepares to pitch the first pitch of the at bat.
Can a batter switch from Lefty to Righty with a 3-0 count?
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B
Which of these is the most likely time for a team to bunt?
a. No outs, a runner on first base, and the best hitter on the team at the plate b. No outs, a runner on first base, and the weakest hitter on the team at the plate c. Two outs, a runner on first |
D. 90 feet
(60 feet for Little League)
What's the distance between bases in Professional MLB ballparks?
a. 33 Feet b. 33 yards c. 60 Feet d. 90 Feet |
B. 'Blue'
A common name for umpires in baseball is:
a. 'Blindman' b. 'Blue' c. 'Umpy' d. 'Judge' |
No. It is a judgement call. If the Coach deliberately grabs or holds the runner in an attempt to stop the runner from continuing, then the Runner would be called out.
If a Base Coach touches a base runner is the runner automatically Out?
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The runner on first is out.
Rule 7.08(f) states that "[a]ny runner is out when...[h]e is touched by a fair ball in fair territory before the ball has touched or passed an infielder." There is no exception made for when he is touching the base assuming it
Runner on first, no outs, batter hits line drive towards first--the ball hits the runner while standing on the base. is he out or what is the call?
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B
When is a runner commonly considered to be in "scoring position"?
a. When they are safe at first base with no one out. b. When they are safe at second or third base c. After they have rounded third base and are headed for home d. In the batters' box |
D. Warning Track
What is the dirt area between the outfield grass and the home run wall called?
a. Dugout b. Coaching box c. Bullpen d. Warning track |
False
TRUE or FALSE: The home plate umpire can over-rule another umpire if he/she has more experience or a better look at the play?
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Batter Out.
2-2 count, and batter swings at a pitch but is hit by the pitch, what's the call?
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Yes.
As soon as first base was tagged, the force is taken off the runner going to second. This means that there is no force at second base and he can return to first if he wants. This also means that the fielders will have to tag him out.
Runner on first, less than 2 outs. Hard grounder to the first baseman and he touches first throws to second. Can the runner choose to go back to first and try to make it back safely or must he go to second?
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D
Which happens when a batter reaches with their feet outside the batter's box and hits the ball?
a. No foul. The ball is in play b. No matter how many outs there are at the time, the inning is over c. The batter gets to go to first base d. The batter is out |
Bullpen
What is the area called where relief pitchers warm up?
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Catcher and Manager
Which 2 members of the Defensive team can request the Home Plate umpire to appeal to Base Umpires on a Check Swing Call?
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Batter is out and no run scores.
A runner misses home plate but it is not noticed by the defensive team. When he enters the dugout his teammates tell him to go back quickly and touch the plate. He does so just before the defensive team tags him. What's the Call?
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Fair
If a ball is hit and (miraculously) comes to a stop on Home Plate, the ball should be called:
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B
If you are playing second base with no out and no one on base, and the ball is bunted back towards the pitcher, what do you do?
a. Cover 2nd Base b. Move towards the Ball and then cover or back up 1st Base c. Yell loudly to the pitcher telling hime to throw it to 1st Base. d. Run to pitcher's mound and tell the pitcher where to throw it. |
On Deck Circle
Where does the next batter up to bat warm up?
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False, Judgement calls can not be reversed.
TRUE or FALSE: If a manager or player makes a strong and convincing argument (in a polite way), Umpires can (and usually will) change or reverse judgement calls (like on balls vs strikes or safe/out on plays at home).
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Zero - None
When one runner leaves early it jeopardizes all the runners, so normally after all action has ceased, the umpire will call time and return all the runners to as close to their original bases as possible.
In a Little League baseball game, the bases are loaded with two outs. The runner on second leaves the base before the pitched ball reaches the batter and the umpire drops the signal flag. The batter hits the ball into the gap and all the runners score before the ball is thrown home. How many runs does the hitting team score?
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Since the runner already tagged up at third base, if the third baseman was to retire the runner at third he would have to tag him.
A runner is on third base with one out. A fly ball is hit to the outfield and caught. The runner tags at 3rd base as if to go home and then decides to go back to 3rd. The caught fly ball is thrown back to 3rd. Is this a tag out or a force out at third?
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The batter-runner is out, removing the force against the Runner, so the Runner is safe on first base.
Runner on 1st. Line drive at the first baseman who dives, but can only trap the ball for 'no catch.' The Runner, believing there is a catch, returns to first. The fielder first tags first base and then the Runner (who is touching first). Ruling?
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C. 17 inches
How wide is Home Plate?
a. 12 inches b. 15 inches c. 17 inches d. 24 inches |
Raise both hands above head and call 'Time'
How does a Umpire signal 'Time'?
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Appeal on a Check Swing.
When an Umpire points with her left arm at the 3rd Base Umpire, what is she signaling?
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It is called by the Umpire if a fair fly ball (not including a line drive or attempted bunt) that can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when 1st or 1st and 2nd or 1st, 2nd and 3rd bases are occupied, before there are 2 outs.
What is the Infield Fly Rule?
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