Positions
How many players are on the field?
9
(Catcher, Pitcher, First Base, Second Base, Third Base, Short Stop, Right Field, Center Field, Left Field)
How many strikes are there in an at-bat?
3
What is it called when there are runners on first, second, and third base.
Bases Loaded
How many outs are in an inning?
3
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Cracker Jack
This player plays just to the right of third base, and fields balls hit down that foul line.
Third baseman
Name a type of pitch thrown by Pitcher
Fastball, Cutter, Splitter, Curveball, Changeup
What is it called when a batter hits a home run with bases loaded and four runs are scored?
Grand Slam
How many innings are in a baseball game?
9 Innings.
Baseball players wear these type of shoes to get a better grip on the ground
Cleats
Who stands on the mound and throws the ball?
Pitcher
This is called by the umpire when the batter does not swing at a pitch thrown outside the strike zone.
Ball
What is called by the umpire when a runner successfully reaches a base?
Safe
Who is the person who calls the balls and strikes?
Umpire
What is the name of points in baseball?
Runs
Who stands between second and third base and fields balls hit to this side of the infield.
Shortstop
This happens when a batter hits a fair ball far enough to reach all four bases without being tagged out.
Home Run
This happens when a runner sprints to the next base during a pitch
Stolen Base
How many balls are in a walk?
4
There are 4 of these around the diamond
Bases
(1st, 2nd, 3rd & Home Plate)
Plays in a crouched position directly behind home plate and catches the baseball thrown by the pitcher.
Catcher.
A ball that goes high in the air after being hit. It can be caught for an out or it can fall for a hit
What is a Full Count?
3 Balls and 2 Strikes
Name one of the ways a batter gets OUT
1.) Hits a ball this is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground.
2.) Is tagged or first base is touched by a fielder holding the ball before the batter gets there.
3.) He strikes out.
What do they call it when the game goes longer then 9 innings?
Extra innings