Offense
This is what you do after you hit the ball fair and it’s not caught in the air.
What is run to first base?
You’re playing shortstop and a ground ball comes to you with a runner on first. You should try to do this.
What is turn a double play (throw to second, then first)?
What is a Tigers home run (or a Tigers win)?
What is navy blue?
You can overrun this base but still be safe — as long as you don’t try to go to second.
What is first base?
This is what it’s called when a player hits a single, double, triple, and home run in one game.
What is hitting for the cycle?
You’re on second base. The batter hits the ball on the ground to shortstop. You should wait to see this before running to third.
What is if the ball gets past the fielder or is thrown to first?
This is what it’s called when a fielder makes a mistake that allows a runner to be safe.
What is an error?
This is the name of the ballpark the Tigers play in today.
What is Comerica Park?
If a batter has two strikes and bunts the ball foul, this is the result.
What is a strikeout?
In Mexico, fans often bring this loud noisemaker (also used at soccer matches) to baseball games.
What is a vuvuzela?
This is what it means to “tag up” on a fly ball.
What is wait on your base until the ball is caught, then run?
You’re playing third base and the batter lays down a bunt. You should do this quickly.
What is charge the ball and make a fast throw to first?
The Tigers mascot.
Who is Paws?
A runner is hit by a fair batted ball while not on a base. This is the call.
What is the runner is out?
This nickname describes a fastball thrown right down the middle.
What is a meatball?
This type of out happens when you have to run to the next base and the defense steps on the base before you get there.
What is a force out?
You’re a pitcher and the ball is being thrown from the outfield to 3B or Home. You should do this right away.
What is backup?
In the outfield at Comerica Park, water sprays up when this happens.
What is a Tigers home run (or a Tigers win)?
If a pitch bounces and then hits the batter, this is the ruling.
What is hit by pitch?
Some players wear this clothing item the wrong way in the dugout to help the team come back.
What is a rally cap?
You’re on second base with two outs. The batter hits a ball into the outfield. You should do this without hesitation.
What is run on contact (run as soon as it’s hit)?
A ball is hit in the air between shortstop and left field. This player has priority and should call it.
What is the left fielder?
The Tigers once had a player named Prince who played first base. His dad, Cecil, also played for the Tigers. What’s the last name?
What is Fielder?
A batter swings and hits the catcher’s mitt before the ball arrives.
What is catcher’s interference?
This is the only time a manager (coach) can legally walk onto the field during live play.
What is to check on an injured player?