Softball Rules
Jon Gordon
Shocker Softball History
Cornucopia
Softball History
100

Basesloaded and less than 2 outs, what is the call when a batter pops up in the infield?

Infield Fly

100

When writing about the type off teammate you need to this person led by example in The Hard Hat.

George

100

What years did Wichita State win the regular season conference championship?

2014, 2016, & 2021

100

What does Coach B throw out to the hitter when they hit a homerun?

Hi-Chew

100

What year did softball debut in the Summer Olympics?

1996

200

When a baserunner is hit with a batted ball that the defense could have made a play on this is called.

Interference

200

George played college lacrosse at what Ivy league School?

Cornell

200

Who was the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2018?

Mackenzie Wright

200

What color duct tape is used to hang up the line-up sheets?

Yellow

200

Who was the only picther in NCAA history to go undefeated during the season and pitch her team to a National Champioship?

Jennie Finch

300

Runners at first and second base, 1 out.  One a 2-2 count pitcher throws a wild pitch, the batter swings and the ball gets away from the catcher.  Runners advance to 2nd and 3rd, hitter runs to 1st. Is the hitter out or safe at first base?

Out, first base was occupied.

300

The name of the bus driver in the Energy Bus.

Who is Joy

300

Who coached the Shocker Softball program from 2003 to 2005?

Tim Walton

300

What is the brand of gum that Coach B enjoys during gametime?

Ice Breakers Cubes

300

What college program has a record 12 Women's College World Series Championships?

UCL

400

With a 3-2 count the pitcher throws the batter a pitch inside.  The batter swings and misses and is struck by the pitch.  What is the ruling?

Strikeout!

400

Martin injures what part of his body in Training Camp?

Ankle

400

When did softball make its debut on the field at Wichita State?

1978

400

What year did Coach E start her job at Wichita State?

2017

400

What year did the NCAA change the color of the softball to optic yellow?

1993

500

Runners at 2nd and 3rd with 1 out.  Batter hits a foul ball down the third base line.  The third baseman catches the ball in play and then falls into the dugout.  What is the ruling?

Batter is out, Runners advance one base.

500

What did Markell use to wrap the bundle of sticks together in Stick Together?

Shoestrings

500

How many NCAA Regional appearances have the Shockers made?

6 (1989, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022)

500

Which coach on the coaching staff owns the three-point record at her high school for most threes in a game?

Coach B (6 in 1996 vs St. Francis Borgia)

500

What fastpitch pioneer struck out Ted Williams?

Joan Joyce