Baseball Basics
How many innings are in a regulation baseball game?
9 innings
What are the four bases a runner must touch to score a run?
First base, second base, third base, and home plate
What is the term for a player who gets three strikes in one at-bat?
A strikeout
What is the first thing we do to take care of our bodies each day at camp?
Stretch
What shape is a baseball field often called because of its layout?
A diamond
How many players from one team are on the field at a time when playing defense?
9 players
What is it called when a runner advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate?
A stolen base
What does the abbreviation "RBI" stand for?
Runs Batted In
What is the most important rule at camp?
Respect your teammates and coaches
True or False: A baseball team can score without hitting a home run.
True
How many outs does a team get in each half-inning?
3 outs
What is the term for a batter who reaches first base after receiving four balls?
A walk
What is it called when a defensive player catches a batted ball before it touches the ground?
A fly out
What is the big blue space we hit in?
What is the name of the dirt area in the middle of the field where the pitcher stands?
The pitcher's mound
What position throws the ball to start each play?
The pitcher
What is the maximum number of runs that can score on a grand slam home run?
4 runs
What is the term for a pitcher who throws a complete game without allowing any hits?
A no-hitter
What is the mascots full name?
Victor E Bulldog
What is the name of the area where a batter stands while waiting for a pitch?
The batter's box
What is it called when a batter hits the ball out of the park in fair territory?
A home run
What is the distance between each base on a standard baseball field?
90 feet
What is the term for a game in which a pitcher allows no runs, no hits, and no baserunners?
A perfect game
What are 5 nice things you can say to someone at camp
coach will approve your answer
What piece of equipment is worn on a batter's head for safety?
A batting helmet