This section contains questions pertaining to MLB Rule One – Objectives of the Game. It is designed as a self-test to challenge your knowledge. Answers and rulings are given at the end.
1. A team is coached by a former all-star first baseman. He teaches his team to field with a first baseman’s mitt. He wants all of his fielders to use that style glove when playing defense?
A. legal. There are no restrictions on what glove a fielder uses in the field
B. illegal. Only the first baseman may use a non-traditional size glove
C. illegal. Only the first baseman and catcher may use a non-traditional size glove
2. Regarding non-wood bats?
A. non-wood bats are not permitted by rule
B. in order to be legal, bats may only have the BBCOR logo
C. in order to be legal, bats may have both the BBCOR and BESR logos on them
D. in order to be legal, bats must have both the BBCOR and BESR logos on them
3. B5 triples before the next pitch or play. The defensive head coach comes to the plate and appeals that B5 should be out for wearing a Livestrong bracelet. The umpiring crew confirms that indeed B5 is wearing such a bracelet.
A. only metal jewelry is not permitted
B. B5 is out
C. B5 must remove the bracelet to remain in the game
D. B5 is warned. The next violation by B5 will result in an ejection
E. B5’s team is warned. The next violation by anyone on B5’s team will result in that player being ejected
F. B5 is ejected automatically
G. there are no restrictions on a batter wearing a Livestrong bracelet
4. Which of the following must wear a helmet during a game?
A. the adult third base coach
B. the 17-yr old son of the head coach who is coaching first base, but is not a member of the team
C. the 18-yr old pitcher who is coaching at first base because he’s not playing today
D. the catcher
E. the bat boy
F. all of the above
5. About the lines in field markings
A. they must be white in color at all times
B. if they are permanently marked on a field in a non-white color, they are legal
C. the batter’s boxes and catcher’s box must be completely drawn in before the start of each game
D. although not permitted by the rules, half-batter’s boxes are now commonplace and acceptable
6. On a 2-1 pitch, B1 hits a foul fly near the first base dugout. F1 calls off F3 and makes the catch. Before the next pitch, the offensive team’s coach appeals to the umpire that F1’s glove is illegal as it contains gray. The umpire agrees that F1’s glove is illegal.
A. the out stands
B. B1 remains at bat with a 2-1 count
C. B1 remains at bat with a 2-2 count
D. F1 must get a legal glove before play resumes
E. F1 is ejected
7. B2 singles before the next pitch or play. The defense appeals that B2 is wearing a silver chain around his neck. The umpire inspects it and determines it is not a medical alert necklace.
A. B2 must remove the chain if he wishes to continue playing
B. B2’s team receives a warning
C. B2 is called out
D. B2 is ejected
E. none of the above
8. F9 fields B1’s single with a first baseman’s glove
A. legal play
B. B1 is out on appeal
C. with a proper appeal, the offense can have the pitch replayed
D. with a proper appeal, B1 will be awarded three bases
E. with a proper appeal, the offense can have the glove removed
9. Which player or players is/are restricted from wearing insignias (logos) on his/their undershirt sleeves?
A. pitcher
B. catcher
C. pitcher and catcher
D. shortstop
E. second baseman
F. outfielders
10. The coaching box shall be 20×10 feet located how many feet from the foul line?
A. 10 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 20 feet
