Hitting
(Bateo)
(Bateo)
When a batter safely reaches 1st base after hitting the ball.
A single
To run to the next base while the pitcher is throwing the ball to the batter.
Steal
The diamond-shaped dirt area where the first, second, and third basemen, and the shortstop play.
The infield
A play where the pitcher or catcher throws the ball to a base to get a runner out who is leading off or trying to steal.
A pickoff
A player who bats in place of another player.
A pinch hitter
A baseball player chosen to bat in place of the pitcher but does not play a defensive position on the field.
Designated hitter (DH)
An illegal pitching motion that results in runners advancing one base.
A balk
The large grass area beyond the infield where the left, center, and right fielders play.
The outfield
When two runners are put out during a continuous play (completing a double play).
Turn two
The player who bats first in the lineup for a baseball team.
Leadoff hitter
A baseball hit that bounces and goes over the outfield fence, allowing the batter to automatically advance to second base.
A ground-rule double
Two offensive outs recorded on one continuous play.
A double play
The final base the runner must touch to score a run. Where the batter stands to hit.
Home plate
The act of a fielder touching a runner with the ball or a glove containing the ball to get the runner out.
A tag
A player in baseball who plays either second base or shortstop.
Middle infielder
A baseball player who consistently hits the ball into play rather than focusing on hitting home runs.
A contact hitter
To illegally obstruct a player’s ability to make a play.
Interfere
The raised dirt area in the center of the field where the pitcher throws the ball.
The pitcher's mound
An award given to the best defensive players in each position in Major League Baseball.
The Gold Glove
A baseball player who regularly plays in a team's games, usually in a starting position.
An everyday player
A statistic in baseball that measures how often a player hits the ball successfully.
Batting average
A fly out that allows a runner to score from third base.
A sacrifice fly
The special area of the stadium where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game.
The bullpen
A play in baseball where a fielder helps make an out by throwing the ball to another player who completes the out.
An assisted out
A versatile team member who can play multiple positions during a game.
Utility player