Defense
How many defensive players are on the field at one time?
9
What position is No. 1?
Pitcher
What happens when a batter receives three strikes?
Strikeout
What is a foul ball?
A batted ball that lands or settles in foul territory
What does "runners in scoring position" mean?
Runner(s) on second and/or third base
Is defense played only in the infield or outfield?
both
What position is No. 2?
Catcher
What happens if a defensive player catches a batted ball before it touches the ground?
Batter is out
A normal foul ball counts as a strike until the batter has how many strikes?
2
What is a stolen base?
Advancing to another base without the benefit of a batted ball, typically while a pitch is being delivered
What are the three outfield positions?
Left field, center field, right field
What positions are Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6?
First base, second base, third base, shortstop
What is a tag out?
A fielder tags a runner with the ball while the runner is off a base
Does an ordinary foul ball with two strikes usually become strike three?
No
What is tagging up?
Returning to or remaining on the original base until a caught fly ball is touched before advancing
What are the four traditional infield positions besides pitcher and catcher?
First base, second base, third base, shortstop
What positions are Nos. 7, 8 and 9?
Left field, center field, right field
What is a force out?
An out made by touching the base a runner is forced to advance to before the runner arrives
What happens if a batter bunts a foul ball with two strikes?
Strike three; batter is out
From which base is tagging up to score most commonly seen?
Third Base
Name all nine defensive positions.
Pitcher, catcher, first base, second base, third base, shortstop, left field, center field, right field
A scorer writes "6-4-3 double play." Which positions handled the ball?
Shortstop to second baseman to first baseman
Name five common ways to record an out.
Strikeout, caught fly ball, groundout at first, force out, tag out
Why is a foul bunt with two strikes different from an ordinary foul ball with two strikes?
A foul bunt counts as the third strike
Why must a runner tag up on a caught fly ball?
The runner cannot legally advance until the caught ball has been touched and must retouch the original base