First pitch ceremony in baseball has become a tradition since President Howard Taft threw out the first pitch in 1910. The first pitch in a baseball game obviously begins the playing of the game. The umpire according to the rule book calls “Play Ball” the pitcher throws the first pitch and the game is under …
This section contains questions pertaining to MLB Rule Seven – The Runner. It is designed as a self-test to challenge your knowledge. Answers and rulings are given at the end. 1. Which of the following statements is true about obstruction A. a runner can be guilty of obstruction B. any defensive player, including one holding the …
Baseball Rule Nine will explain the responsibilities of the baseball umpire. It explains the Umpire’s role in controlling the game according to the rules. It also includes how he conducts himself on the baseball diamond. 9.01 (a) In umpiring baseball is usually worked by a two-man baseball umpire crew or team during the regular season. Two baseball …
This section contains questions pertaining to MLB Rule Eight – The Pitcher. It is designed as a self-test to challenge your knowledge. Answers and rulings are given at the end. 1. With runners on second and third and no outs, B8 hits a fly ball toward left field. However, during his delivery, F1 fails to stop …
The official scorekeeper is explained in Baseball Rule Ten. Amateur baseball leagues do not designate an official scorekeeper, possibly only in playoff or championship games. In our leagues each team has a scorekeeper. Remember: if there is a questionable situation as to a ball and strike count etc., the home team scorekeeper’s tally is the …
This section contains questions pertaining to MLB Rule Nine – The Umpire. It is designed as a self-test to challenge your knowledge. Answers and rulings are given at the end. 1. Pinch runner S1 is reported by his coach to the home plate umpire. The umpire notices the substitute has a hard cast on his arm …
This section contains questions pertaining to MLB Rule Ten this rule deals with Keeping Score. It is designed as a self-test to challenge your knowledge. Answers and rulings are given at the end. 1. Before 1954 a batter was not charged an at-bat if any base runner advanced a base on a fly ball A. true B. …