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Baseball Rules and Regulations
This category is for questions regarding the rules and regulations of baseball which includes asking about rules on safe and out calls, error calls, home run calls and much more.
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How many warm up pitches does a high school reliever get?
8 the first time he comes out to pitch, 5 at the top of every subsequent inning - none, if he leaves the mound and legally reenters or pitches again.
How far away is second base from home plate on a seventy foot diamond?
Baseball infields are supposed to be square. Therefore, an infield would be 90x90 for Major League Baseball, maybe 40x40 for third graders, and maybe 60x60 for eighth graders. The numbers refer to the distance between bases.
In any case, the formula for calculating the distance from home plate to 2nd base is A Squared + B Squared = C Squared, where A is the distance from home plate to 1st base, B is the distance from 1st base to 2nd base, and C is the distance from home plate to 2nd base.
This sounds like your league has an infield of 50x50. Using the formula above, the distance from home plate to 2nd base would be 70.71 feet, which comes out to 70 feet and 8.5 inches. Your league probably just defines it as 70 feet for simplicity in measuring, thus resulting in the term 50x70.
Runner on first is out. Runner on second is safe because he was tagged while standing on second base.
Why do major league batters burn off letter on helmet?
Haha, first off they don't burn it off. It is pine tar that's caked onto the helmet in addition to dirt from the field. They do it so they have sticky pine tar on their helmet to reach up and touch to keep their hands sticky and more comfort on bat. Also, they do it because it looks cool. Half of baseball is looking good.
This is not a question. Please re-phase it.
Can 2 runners occupy the same base at the same time?
no cause if it is a hit, or a walk, you are going to have to move to the next base.
When a batter gets hit by a pitch is it an automatic dead ball?
Rule 6.08 (b) states:
The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when --
(b) He is touched by a pitched ball which he is not attempting to hit unless (1) The ball is in the strike zone when it touched the batter, or (2) The batter makes no attempts to avoid being touched by the ball;
If the ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a strike, whether or not the batter tries to avoid the ball. If the ball is outside the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a ball if he makes no attempts to avoid being touched.
When the batter is touched by a pitched ball which does not entitle him to first base, the ball is dead and no runner may advance.
There are seven ways a baseball player can legally reach first base without getting a hit?
you swing at a pitch let it go by as a atrike foul it off tip it into the catchers mitt hit it off parof your body hit it backwards out of play hit it in play but it bounces out of play before it reaches 1st base
Is a base runner out if hit by a batted ball while standing on a base?
No.He is not out if the batted ball hits him on any parts of his body.He has to be off the bag to be out.
Actually the base is NOT a sanctuary EXCEPT for an infield fly. If a base runner standing on a base is hit by any other fair ball AND he would otherwise be out, he is still out.
When must a base runner tag up to advance to the next base?
When the batter hits a fly ball and there are less than 2 out the runners have to stay where they are until either the ball is caught or until they know for a fact that the ball won't be caught. If the ball is caught, they have to tag up, otherwise they can just keep on running.
How much higher is the pitchers mound above home plate?
The pitcher's mound is 10 inches higher than homeplate.
It is in fact the only stat that may not be included as a plate appearance. While unique it is also confusing because it is up to the discretion of the scorekeepers as to whether or not the batter was bunting in an attempt to make it on base, or if they were indeed bunting to progress other players. If the scorekeeper rules that the player was in fact trying to progress other players with a disregard for whether or not they themselves make first base, then indeed it does not count as a plate appearance (unlike a sacrifice fly which regardless of the intention will always count as a plate appearance, but not an at bat.)
What is a ground ball in lacrosse?
A ground ball is when a player picks the ball up from the ground. The ball is often dropped and ground ball pickups are a vital skill to have.
A ball thrown and intercepted by the opposing team is also considered a ground ball for the person intercepting the pass.
How can a base runner advance on a caught fly ball with less than 2 outs?
Generally, no. Absolutely not. If the baserunner break home on contact, he would be hosed at the plate by the third baseman. If he freezes, and waits for the third baseman to commit to throwing to first, the first baseman would have plenty of time to throw home and nail the runner.
A two-base hit in baseball is officially named a double.
Is a home run ball that lands foul a home run?
Yes, it is a home run if the baseball hits the foul pole.
What help would be needed? In fastpitch softball it is legal to hit a pitch that touchs the ground 1st. In slo-pitch, then the ruling should be a foul ball. ---- It is also completely legal in MLB and little league baseball as well.
In USSSA softball, if a pitched ball strikes the ground before crossing home plate not only can the batter legally hit the ball, but any runners on base may immediately leave their base and run toward the next base. If the batter does not swing and hit the ball, it is called a ball and the runners must return to their bases.
When can you ask for time in baseball?
Anybody, even a manager, can REQUEST that time be called. However, it is entirely at the discretion of the umpire on whether play can, indeed, be suspended. For instance, if a batter steps out of the box and requests that "Time" be called, but the umpire thinks the batter is simply stalling, the umpire can refuse to call "Time" and instruct the pitcher to pitch. If the batter is out of the box, every pitch done by the pitcher is considered a strike.
What happens if a cather throws the ball and hits the runner stealing third?
It's called a "run and hit" play. The runner from third takes off towards home plate and it's the batters job to put the ball in play so the runner can score.
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The answer above does not apply to the question as the question implies the pitcher stepped off, so the ball thrown home is not a pitch. (my opinion, but i will leave it)
First off, I dont think this is a situation that you will find in the rule book exactly as described, so there will need to be some interpretation done on the side of the umpires as to "what actually happened". If this was a game I was umpiring I would call the runner out for interference by a player/coach that is not envolved in the play (the batter, in this situation). But like I said, the umpire would have to determine that the pitcher stepped off legally -- the fact that the batter hit it would be deemed as intentional because there is a big difference between a throw to the plate as a pitch, and one that is not a pitch -- first off if he stepped off, i doubt the pitcher would follow the legal mechanics to make a legal pitch -- so right there it has to be ruled either -- 1. pitcher stepped off and is making a play on the runner at 3rd or 2. a balk (and the runner would be rewarded home)
BUT, under no circumstances could the pitcher both step off the pitching rubber and the batter hit the ball thrown home. -- the umpire would have to determine as said before.. if the pitcher stepped off legally or balked
Thank you. I misread the question.
Can outfielders make infield plays on the base?
Yes. Any fielder can make a play anywhere on the field.
Is the wall in foul territory?
The outfield wall between the left field foul line and the right field foul line is in fair territory. All other walls are in foul territory.
In MLB, games between two American League teams always use the DH and games between two National League teams do not use the DH. When a team from the American League is playing a team from the National League, the rules used are those of the home team's league. If the home team is an American League team, the DH is used. If the home team is a National League team, the DH is not used.
You steal a base by running for it before the pitcher even pitches, instead of waiting for the batter to hit the ball.
If the pitcher sees you, instead of pitching to the batter the pitcher must throw the ball to a team mate who must tag you out before you reach the base safely. You can choose to return to the base you started on, but to steal the base you must arrive safely on home.
