Baseball Knowledge

How many strikes are needed to strike out a batter?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

What is a force out in baseball?

• A force out in baseball is when a baserunner tags a defensive player.

• A force out in baseball is when a batter hits a home run.

• A force out in baseball is when a baserunner successfully steals a base.

• A force out in baseball is when a defensive player tags a base before a baserunner reaches it, forcing the baserunner to be called out.

When is a runner considered safe on a base?

• When the runner is tagged after reaching the base

• When the ball is caught by the fielder before reaching the base

• When the runner reaches the base before being tagged or the ball reaches the base before the tag, they are considered safe.

• When the runner is halfway between bases

What is a sacrifice fly in baseball?

• A sacrifice fly is when a batter bunts the ball and advances a runner to the next base

• A sacrifice fly is when a batter hits a home run with no runners on base

• A sacrifice fly is when a batter hits a ground ball that allows a runner to score

• A sacrifice fly in baseball is when a batter hits a fly ball that allows a runner to score from third base after the catch is made by the defense. The batter is out, but the runner scores.

What is a double play in baseball?

• A double play in baseball is when a batter hits the ball twice in one at-bat.

• A double play in baseball is when a pitcher strikes out two batters with one pitch.

• A double play in baseball is when a team scores two runs in a single inning.

• A double play in baseball is a defensive play that results in two outs during a single continuous play.

What is the purpose of a sacrifice bunt in baseball?

• To advance a baserunner to the next base while the batter gets out in the process.

• To increase the batter's batting average

• To hit a home run

• To steal a base

What is a balk in baseball?

• A type of hit in baseball

• An illegal act by the pitcher meant to deceive baserunners.

• A type of catch in baseball

• A type of pitch in baseball

What is the infield fly rule in baseball?

• The infield fly rule only applies when there are runners on first and second base

• The infield fly rule is a rule in baseball that protects the offense from an unfair double play situation.

• The infield fly rule is a rule that allows the defense to intentionally drop a pop-up to create a double play

• The infield fly rule is a rule that allows the batter to advance to second base automatically

What is a hit and run play in baseball?

• A hit and run play is when the batter intentionally hits the ball out of play

• A hit and run play in baseball is a strategic offensive play where the baserunner starts to run as the pitch is thrown, and the batter attempts to make contact with the ball to advance the runner while confusing the defense.

• A hit and run play is when the batter hits the ball and stays at home plate

• A hit and run play involves the pitcher hitting the ball and running to the bases