Baseball Basics for Freshmen

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for one team during a baseball game?

• 7

• 9

• 10

• 11

Which piece of equipment is used by a batter to hit the baseball?

• Glove

• Bat

• Helmet

• Base

How many bases are there on a standard baseball field?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is it called when a batter hits the ball and runs around all the bases to score?

• Double

• Triple

• Home run

• Walk

Which team is responsible for fielding and trying to get batters out?

• The batting team

• The fielding team

• The home team

• The away team

What is the term for a pitch that is thrown outside the strike zone and not swung at by the batter?

• Strike

• Ball

• Foul

• Out

How many outs does each team get per inning before switching sides?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If a batter has three strikes, what happens?

• The batter walks to first base

• The batter is out

• The batter gets another chance

• The batter scores a run

Which base must a runner touch first after hitting the ball?

• Second base

• Third base

• First base

• Home plate

If a player catches a fly ball before it touches the ground, what is the result?

• The batter is safe

• The batter is out

• The batter gets another pitch

• The batter walks