Rules and Situations
When can a batter run on a dropped third strike?
When first base is unoccupied OR there are two outs
On a bunt to the first base side, who covers 1st?
The Second baseman covers first base.
ho holds the record for most home runs in a single MLB season?
Barry Bonds, 73 in 2001
Runner on 1st, fly ball to outfield. What should the runner do first?
Go "halfway" and watch for a dropped or caught ball.
What is the most important call on a fly ball?
Ball ! Ball! Ball!
A runner is hit by a fair batted ball. What happens?
The runner is out and the ball is dead
Ball hit to left field—who is cutoff and who covers 2nd?
Shortstop is cutoff; 2nd baseman covers 2nd.
What is a “perfect game”?
A game where no opposing player reaches base)
Runner on 2nd, ground ball hit in front of them. What should they do?
Freeze or hesitate to avoid being tagged out. Run after ball is thrown.
When should a player yell “CUT”?
When the throw should go to the cutoff instead of the base.
A runner leaves early on a tag-up and scores. What must the defense do to get the out?
Make a proper appeal by tagging the original base before the next pitch.
Ball hit to right field—who is cutoff and why?
2nd baseman, because the shortstop covers 2nd base.
Who has the most career strikeouts as a pitcher?
Nolan Ryan, 5,714
Runner on 3rd, fly ball to outfield. When should they go?
After tagging up when the ball is caught.
During a rundown, what should players be yelling?
BALL!
if a ground ball first bounces foul but them bounces over third base is the ball foul or fair?
Fair ball. If the ball bounces over the base it is always fair no matter where it bounces before of after the base.
Runner on Second Base, ball is hit to deep right field. Where is the play and who is the cut -off?
The play is at 4 (Home plate) and first baseman cuts off the ball.
What is a “cycle” in baseball?
A player hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game
Runner on 1st, ball hit to the gap. What is the runner’s goal?
Get to 3rd base or score.
What separates good defensive teams from average ones?
Constant communication and anticipating the play before it happens.
The batter interferes with the catcher’s throw on a steal attempt. What happens?
The batter is out for interference and the runner is returned to the original base.
Runner on first and third base, Ball is hit to Center field. Where is the play and who is the cut-off?
The play is at Third, SS cuts the ball.
What year was Major League Baseball (MLB) officially founded?
1869
Before every pitch, what are the two most important things a runner must know?
The number of outs and where the play will be if the ball is hit.
: Runner on 1st, less than 2 outs. Line drive is hit to an infielder. What must the runner do?
Freeze and be ready to get back to 1st to avoid a double play.