General Softball Trivia
Who is the winningest Coach. Bonus if you know how many wins (within 10)
Carol Hutchens. 1675
Why don't we bunt to cover a steal?
Releases the SS early
When can a batter go to 1B on a dropped 3rd strike?
1) less than 2 outs and 1B unoccupied
2) 2 outs
What is the name of our field?
Spartan Stadium
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
What was the first year softball was held in the Olympics? Bonus: Who won gold? Who won silver?
1996
G: USA
S: Australia
Where is a 0-2 pitch typically located? Why?
2 balls off the plate with the aim to give nothing that would allow solid contact while the hitters are in "protect" mode.
What is the difference between obstruction and interference?
Obstruction - the fielder does not allow or impedes the base runner on their advance
Interference - the base runner impedes the fielder from fielding the ball
What are the dimensions to our field
190 down the lines and 220 to center
What is Batman's real name?
Bruce Wayne
Distance home to 2B. To the inch
84 feet 10.25 inches
Who should catch a flare with less than 2 outs and a runner on 3B? Why?
Outfielders. Because they will have momentum toward home.
What happens if a batted ball hits a base runner?
Base runner is out; batter awarded 1B
*there are stipulations on this rule about "passing fielders, etc.
Who was the first York Coach?
Nina Reid
What is the first Pixar Movie?
Who is the president of the NFCA?
Carol Bruggeman
What is the difference between a hit and run and a run and hit?
Hit and run - batter swings at everything
Run and hit - batter only swings at 2K zone
What does bat testing measure?
The compression of each bat. If the composite flexes too much, the bat is considered "too hot."
What year was the first season of York softball played?
1979
What is the first mass produced automobile?
Model-T
Who is the Hall of Fame coach for UCLA?
Sue Enquist
What are our 7 core values?
Resilient
Respectful
Selfless
Accountable
Courageous
Humble
Loyal
Last question:
Draw a regulation softball field - with measurements for the batters boxes, bases, home plate, etc. Most accurate wins these points.
-60 feet corner home to back of 1B/3B
-60 feet from back of 1b/3B to middle 2B
-43 feet to the front of the pitching rubber
-Plate in 17 inches wide
-Base is 15 inches wide
-Pitching rubber is 24" wide and 5" deep
-Runners lane is 30 feet long and 3 feet off the baseline (foul) measured from the back of 1B
-Batters box - 4 feet forward from back corner of plate, 3 feet back, and 3 feet wide
-Catching box extends back from outer lines of batters box and is 7 feet deep
-River is 6 inches to inside of batters box
-Foul lines extend to back corner of plate
-Pitching circle is 8 feet from the front/center of the pitching rubber
-The pitching lane flares out to 25" where it meets the circle
-The infield is cut in a 60 foot circle from the pitching rubber
Darrell Henry is the voice of the Spartans. Who else is he the voice for?
York Revolution
What is the number code for "our green?"
029945