Baseball Flashcards
How many innings are in a little league game?
How many innings are in a high school game?
How many innings are in a college or professional game?
6 innings
7 innings
9 innings
How many outs/strikes are there in a inning per team?
3 strikes/outs
When is the batter out?
Three strikes-except if it is a swinging foul ball-unless its a bunt that goes over the foul line
If the ball is caught
If the ball gets to the base before the player
If the batter is tagged
A base runner is forced out
It is a strike when…
The batter swings and misses the ball
A ball is thrown in the strike zone but the batter misses it
A ball is hit foul
What is a foul ball?
When a ball rolls to the outside of the 1st base or 3rd base and does not come back into fair territory.
If a ball is not touched by a defensive player and is rolling towards foul territory but rolls into fair territory before reaching the base is a fair ball.
What is a double play?
A double play occurs when two outs are made during the same play
What is a triple play?
A triple play occurs when three outs are made during the same play
Usually very rare
What is the strike zone?
It’s approximately the width of the home plate (17”) and goes from the knees to the chest of the batter
What are balls and walks?
If the ball is pitched to the outside of the strike zone and the batter doesn’t hit it, its a ball.
If the pitcher throws 4 balls, the batter is awarded a free pass to first base.
What is running the bases?
After a batter hits a fair ball, they must run the bases in order; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and home
If the batter makes it to first, its a single
If the batter makes it to second, its a double
If the batter makes it to third, its a triple
If the batter makes it all around and back to home, its called a home run
(No errors)
Bases loaded
A base runner on all three bases
Battery
The pitcher and catcher
Bullpen
Where the pitcher warms up
Designated hitter
A player that does not play in the field but hits for a position player
Doubleheader
Two games the same day
Error
A ball that is misplayed by a defensive player
Grand slam
A home run with runners at first, second, and third
K
Strikeout
No hitter
A pitcher that does not allow a hit for a complete game
Switch-hitter
A hitter that can hit from both the left and right side
