Baseball Terminology

home plate

• the area where the batter stands to hit the ball

• the fourth base to which a runner runs

• the position of the pitcher on the field

• the location where the game is scored

out

• when a player at bat or a baserunner is retired by the team in the field

• when a player scores a run

• when a player is safe on base

• when a player strikes out

fastball

• A pitch that is thrown as fast as possible

• A type of slow pitch used in baseball

• A pitch that curves dramatically

• A pitch thrown with a spin for effect

bases loaded

• situation in which a runner is waiting on each of three bases

• when a player is out in baseball

• the act of scoring a run in baseball

• when a team has no players on base

foul territory

• all parts of the playing field outside the foul lines

• the area within the foul lines where the ball is considered in play

• the section of the field designated for spectators

• the area behind home plate where players wait to bat

walk

• A free pass to first base given to a batter after a pitcher throws four balls outside the strike zone

• A type of exercise involving moving at a regular pace

• A method of transportation using feet

• A term used in baseball to describe a strikeout

pitcher's mound

• A raised section in the middle of the infield on which pitchers stand when pitching

• A type of baseball bat used by pitchers

• A position in the outfield for catching fly balls

• A base used for scoring runs

base

• one of four "safe havens" to be reached in turn by a runner

• a type of musical instrument

• a fundamental principle in mathematics

• a location for military operations

grand slam

• A type of dessert served in a bowl

• A home run hit with a runner on every base, by which 4 runs are scored

• A baseball term for a strikeout

• A play that results in a tie game

triple play

• A defensive play in which three base runners are out

• A type of offensive strategy to score runs

• A play where a player catches a fly ball and tags a base

• A method of stealing bases during a game