Baserunning
What do you do as a batter after you hit the ball?
Run to 1st base
You get hit by a pitch, what are you granted after this?
1st base
What is the name of the position between second and third base?
Shortstop
What is it called when a pitch is thrown outside of the strike zone?
A ball
Why do some catchers paint their nails?
So the pitcher can read the signs better
What is it called when a baserunner runs to 2nd without the ball being hit?
Stealing
You have 2 strikes, what do you want to do at all costs?
Protect the plate
What is it called when you get 2 outs in one play?
A double play
There is a runner on third and your pitch got behind the catcher, what's your next action?
Run home to cover the plate
The count is 0-2 and the only pitch your pitcher throws is a fastball, where should you set up on the plate?
High and outside
A flyball is hit deep into left field. You keep your foot on the base until the outfielder catches it, once he catches it, you are allowed to run. What's this called?
Tagging up
What is it called when you move your hands up on the handle of the bat?
Choking up
There's 1 out, and a runner on 3rd base, you're playing shortstop, and a ground ball is hit to you. What is the best action here?
Field the ground ball and look at the runner on 3rd before anything else, if the runner on 3rd decides to go, throw it home, if not, throw it to first
You notice the runner on first is taking a large lead, what should you do?
Either off the mound to scare him back, or perform a pick-off move.
What is the term for the amount of time the catcher takes to get the ball to 2nd base to prevent someone from stealing?
Pop-time
What is a "suicide squeeze"
There will be a baserunner on 3rd base. He will steal and the batter will attempt to lay down a bunt.
You just got the bunt sign from your coach and the pitcher is a lefty. Is it optimal to hit it down the first baseline or third baseline?
3rd baseline because the pitcher's momentum will bring him toward the first baseline.
Bases are loaded, where is the play going?
Home, then first
What pitch is the most common to cause Tommy John?
Curveball
What is framing?
The act of moving the pitch inside the strike zone to confuse the umpire about the location of the ball?
What is a "hit-and-run"
The baserunner will steal, while the batter will swing in the attempt to put the pitch in play.
Why is it important to stay "inside the ball?"
To maintain proper positioning in order to make good contact
What's the difference between a 4-seam fastball and a 2-seam fastball in terms of velocity and movement?
A 4-seam fastball is typically faster and has minimal movement, while a 2-seam fastball has more sinking movement.
There's a runner on 3rd and a runner on first, the runner on 1st decides to steal, there's 1 out, should you throw it?
No, this gives the chance for the runner on 3rd to steal home.