2025 Minors Albarran Baseball Flashcard

Front

When you’re a runner, do you need to know how many outs there are?

Back

Yes, it matters

Front

When you’re a runner, does it matter if there are other runners ahead of you or behind you?

Back

Yes, it changes how I run the bases

Front

You're the runner on first base with no outs. The batter hits a ground ball. True or False: You should run as soon as it's hit, no matter where the ball goes.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True - at first base, you always have to run on a ground ball.

Front

Which part of the base should runners step on?

Back

Corner closest to the pitcher's mound

Answer explanation

You want to step on the corner of the base closest to the pitcher's mound. Why? That's the shortest distance around the basepath.

Front

You're a runner, and now you're on second base with no outs. The batter hits a ground ball to the second baseman. You should...

Back

Run to third base right away

Answer explanation

Run hard to third, there’s no reason to wait at second, and we need you to score next!

Front

If the batter hits a pop up or fly ball, what do you NOT do?

Back

Run right away

Answer explanation

If you ran right away, that wouldn’t be good: if the fielder catches the fly ball, they’ll be able to get you out too — by throwing the ball to your original base and stepping on that base before you’ve tagged up, they can get a double play.

On a fly ball with zero outs or one out, stay at or near your base, and be ready to run as soon as you can safely advance.

Front

You're a runner, and there are no outs or one out. What do you do if the batter hits a ground ball?

Back

Run, but not if you're running into a tag play at third or home.

Answer explanation

The one situation where you wait on a ground ball is if you’re not forced to run (by runners coming behind you), and if running would put you at risk of getting tagged out at third or home. Otherwise, run!

Front

You're the runner on first base with two outs, no other runners, and one strike on the batter. What do you do when the batter swings and misses?

Back

Get a lead, a few steps off base.

Answer explanation

Always get your secondary lead — pop off the base a few steps, every pitch, when the ball crosses the plate.

If the ball gets away from the catcher or pitcher, or if there’s another opportunity to run, you’ll be ready!

Front

You're the runner on first base with two outs, no other runners, and one strike on the batter. The batter hits a pop fly near third base. What do you do?

Back

Run hard to second, right away

Answer explanation

Run hard! With two outs, if the pop up is caught the inning is over anyway. But if it's dropped, you’re safe at second and you may be able to advance further.

Front

You're on first base, and your teammate is on second base. The batter hits a ground ball. What do you do if your teammate doesn't run?

Back

Run to second base

Answer explanation

Get to second safely - the batter coming to first means you are forced to go to second.

Your teammate might be forced out at third, or tagged out, but you can be safe at second.