Baseball Basics

What is the objective of baseball?

• To have the most strikeouts as a team

• To hit a home run on every at-bat

• To score more runs than the opposing team.

• To play the longest game possible

How many players are there in a baseball team?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What is the distance between the bases on a baseball field?

• 80 feet

• 90 feet

• 100 feet

• 60 feet

What is the term used for a pitch that is thrown outside the strike zone?

• strike

• ball

• foul

• hit

Which piece of equipment is used by the catcher to protect themselves?

• Helmet

• Leg guard

• Chest protector

• Bat

What is the term for a batter hitting the ball and running around the bases?

• slam dunk

• home run

• goal

• strikeout

What is the term for a pitch that is thrown with the intention of striking out the batter?

• whiff pitch

• batter out pitch

• strikeout pitch

• strikeout throw

What is the term for a ball hit high in the air that is caught by a fielder?

• fly-out

• moonshot

• pop-up

• sky ball

What is the term for a player who is positioned behind the batter to catch pitches?

• catcher

• shortstop

• pitcher

• umpire

What is the term for a player who is responsible for fielding the area between second and third base?

• Shortstop

• Pitcher

• First base

• Outfielder