Baseball Pitching Quiz

Who is responsible for delivering the ball towards home plate in baseball?

• Catcher

• Pitcher

• Batter

• Umpire

What is the main goal of the pitcher when delivering the ball?

• To hit the batter

• To strike out the batter or induce a ground ball or fly ball

• To catch the ball

• To run to the home base

What does the pitcher use to throw the ball with speed and accuracy?

• Batting techniques

• Running techniques

• Pitching techniques

• Catching techniques

What is the pitcher aiming to do when delivering the ball?

• To hit the batter

• To strike out the batter or induce a ground ball or fly ball

• To catch the ball

• To run to the home base

What is the person called who throws the ball to the home base?

• Catcher

• Pitcher

• Batter

• Umpire

How many players are there on the field in a standard softball game?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which position is responsible for fielding balls hit to the left side of the outfield?

• Left fielder

• Center fielder

• Right fielder

• Shortstop

What is the rule for awarding a batter a free walk/run in baseball?

• The pitcher must throw four balls outside of the strike zone

• The pitcher must throw three strikes

• The pitcher must hit the batter with the ball

• The pitcher must throw a home run

What does "stealing a base" refer to in baseball?

• The act of a base runner advancing to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball.

• The act of a base runner advancing to the next base after the batter hits the ball.

• The act of a base runner advancing to the next base when the catcher drops the ball.

• The act of a base runner advancing to the next base when the pitcher is not looking.

According to the text, when is a base runner allowed to advance to the next base?

• When the pitcher is in the process of delivering the ball to home plate.

• When the batter hits the ball.

• When the catcher drops the ball.

• When the umpire signals.