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 defensive player is positioned directly behind home plate?
The catcher
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
How many outfielders are on the field during a standard defensive alignment?
3 outfielders
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 it called when the defense records two outs on the same play?
A double play
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 term for a mistake made by a defensive player that allows a batter or runner to advance?
An error
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 is it called when a fielder cleanly catches a ball hit in the air before it touches the ground?
A fly out (or catch)
What piece of equipment is worn on a batter's head for safety?
A batting helmet