What is the fewest possible outs in a nine inning baseball game?
The home team would have to win the game. The home pitcher would face 27 batters and get 27 outs and the visiting pitcher would face 25 batters, getting 24 outs and allowing 1 to score somewhere between the first inning and the eighth inning. That would be 52 batters minimum for a 9 inning, 1-0 game.
Can a pitcher balk when no one is on base?
When the pitcher: 1.switches his pitching stance from the windup position to the set position (or vice versa) without properly disengaging the rubber; 2. when going from the stretch to the set position, fails to make a complete stop with his hands together before beginning to pitch; 3. throws from the rubber to a base without stepping toward (gaining distance in the direction of) that base; 4. throws from the rubber to a base where there is no runner and no possibility of a play; 5. steps or feints from the rubber to first base without completing the throw; 6. pitches a quick return pitch, that is, pitches with the intent to catch the batter off-guard; 7. pitches or mimics a part of his pitching motion while not in contact with the rubber; 8. drops the ball while on the rubber; 9. after a feint or throw to a base from the rubber, fails to disengage the rubber before reengaging and pitching; 10. after beginning to pitch, interrupts his pitching motion; 11. begins to pitch while the catcher is out of the catcher's box when giving an intentional walk; 12. while pitching, removes his pivot foot from the pitching rubber, except to pivot or as a natural consequence of stepping forward to release the pitch inordinately delays the game; 13. pitches while facing away from the batter; 14. after bringing his hands together on the rubber, separates them except in making a pitch or a throw; or stands on or astride the rubber without the ball, or mimics a pitch without the ball In addition, if a pitcher commits any of the following illegal actions, it may result in a balk under certain circumstances: expectorates on the ball, either hand or his glove; rubs the ball on his glove, person or clothing; applies a foreign substance of any kind to the ball; deface the ball in any manner; or delivers a ball altered in a manner described above or what is called the “shine” ball, “spit” ball, “mud” ball or “emery” ball.
What if the ball hits the foul pole?
The ball is fair
Improved answer:
If this takes place BEFORE either first or third base, the ball is FOUL
If the ball makes first contact with the ground PAST first or third on the chalk line and rolls foul, the ball is FAIR.
What is the distance from home plate to first base in slowpitch?
It is 60 feet from home to first on a softball field. It is the same distance between all the bases. The pitcher's mound is 40 to 43 feet way depending on the level of competition. The depth of the outfield varies from field to field.
What is the ruling when a batted ball is deflected by pitcher and hits a baserunner?
A batted ball that hits a fielder is in play, regardless of whether or not it later hit a baserunner. If a batted ball hits a baserunner before touching a fielder, the runner is out, the batter is awarded a hit, and all other runners return to their previous base unless forced to advance.
What is the lenght of a baseball court?
First of all, it's not a "baseballcourt," but instead, a "baseball field."
Basefield fields are most commonly identifield by the size of the diamond, or the distance betwen the bases. Major League Baseball, college and High School play on a 90-foot diamond. Smaller fields, 60-foot, 70-fot and 80-foot diamonds are used by younger age groups.
What are the two ways a fielder is not allowed to catch a ball?
I think one way is to throw a glove or any part of the uniform at it!?!?!?
Rules and regulations adopted by the National Association of Baseball Players held in New York Dec 12, 1866. Section 35: The umpire in any match shall determine when play shall be suspended, and if the game can not be concluded it shall be decided by the last even innings, provided FIVE INNINGS HAVE BEEN PLAYED; and the party having the greatest number of runs shall be declared the winner.
How do you officially score a fielder's choice?
A fielder's choice is when a fielder has choosen to make an out on another runner on base when he could of gotten the batter/runner out instead. The batter/runner is safe, therefore reaching base via a fielder's choice. Please note that this counts as an at-bat and goes against the batter's batting average.
What is it called when the ball is picked outside the batter box?
it is called " a ball" 4 balls and the batter walks to 1st base.
What are baseballs filled with?
If you use a baseball over and over again, the outer skin of the ball will tear off and you will notice the inside is light brown, spongy and bouncy material.
Is a spitball legal in baseball?
I believe Red Faber was the last. He pitched for the White Sox
here is the answer i got when searching for this answer:
The last LEGAL spitball win? Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher Burleigh Grimes on September 10, 1934, who appeared in relief and defeated the New York Giants 9-7.
Is the batter out or safe if a base runner gets hit by a ball?
No. If a fielder has a legitimate opportunity to make an attempt at the ball, but the ball passes the fielder and then touches the runner, he is not out. The rules state a runner is out when a batted ball touches him before it passes a fielder.
Can a pitcher lick his fingers in little league?
the pitcher is allowed to lick his fingers only while off the entire pitching circle (all the dirt around the mound). if the pitcher is caught licking his fingers on the mound, it is considered a Balk and eith a ball is awarded to the batter (no men on base) or the runners on base are allowed to advance.
Answer
Rule 8.02 of The Official Rules of Baseball:
" The pitcher shall not --
(a) (1) Bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18 foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber. EXCEPTION: Provided it is agreed to by both managers, the umpire prior to the start of a game played in cold weather, may permit the pitcher to blow on his hand.
PENALTY: For violation of this part of this rule the umpires shall immediately call a ball. However, if the pitch is made and a batter reaches first base on a hit, an error, a hit batsman or otherwise, and no other runner is put out before advancing at least one base, the play shall proceed without reference to the violation. Repeated offenders shall be subject to a fine by the league president. "
The penalty for a pitcher licking his fingers on the mound is a ball. If the batter has 3 balls on him this would be considered the fourth ball and the batter would be credited with a base on balls. There is no penalty for a pitcher licking his fingers while not on the pitching mound as long as he wipes his fingers off prior to stepping onto the pitching mound.
update:
starting with the 2010 season, a pitcher can go to his mouth while on the mound as long as he is not on the rubber, and he makes an obvious motion of whiping his hand on pants before returning to the mound. This was changed in order to speed up the game
Does batter in MLB have responsibility to avoid being hit by pitched ball?
That's what the rule says.
How far is from home plate to second base in junior high baseball?
What's batman baseball. Does everyone wear capes
How many feet from home plate to first base in MLB?
The distances between the plates are 90 feet. The distance between home plate and first base is 90 feet. First base to second base is 90 feet. Second base to third base is 90 feet. Third base to home plate is also 90 feet. Additionally, the distance between first and third base straight across is 127 feet.
The restricted list is a lot like the disabled list, but the conditions under which a player can be put on the restricted list are a lot different. For example, one doesn't have to be be injured to go on the restricted list, but one can be. The restricted list is a list of players to whom certain teams have contractual obligations, but are currently not a part of the team and may not play in an MLB game.
Who hit woman with foul ball twice?
Hitting the same woman twice during that epic run of 19 foul balls, Richie Ashburn also hit a foul ball that landed on a ledge above the window of the press box; the next foul ball knocked off the previous one and they both fell. I was there that day -- it was the only Phillies game I ever attended.
What are the bases numbered in baseball?
In baseball, when the batter hits the ball, he has to run to first base. First base is when he is safe, where he can not be tagged out by the ball. You can also steal base :) i play 12u softball I am a gall
How many pitches can a pitcher pitch in a game?
That would depend on whether the pitcher is a starter or reliever.
A starting pitcher generally pitches 1 game every 5 days because they pitch a lot of innings each game. Over an MLB season this would mean the #1 starter on a team, over the course of a season where they did not miss a start, would pitch 33-35 games per season. The #1 might get an extra start or two in a season in situations where the team had a day off and the manager decided to go with the #1 starter in a game as opposed to the #5 starter since the #1 had his required number of days of rest. Two of the best starting pitchers in MLB in 2010, Roy Halladay and C.C. Sabathia, pitched in 33 and 34 games, respectively.
A relief pitcher, especially a closer or pitcher that is brought to pitch to only one batter, could pitch in many more games than a starting pitcher because they don't pitch as many innings as a starting pitcher. Two of the best closers in MLB in 2010, Brian Wilson and Rafael Soriano, pitched in 70 and 64 games, respectively. Generally, they pitched only one inning per game.
Two of the best situation pitchers in MLB in 2010, Pedro Feliciano and Randy Choate, pitched in 92 and 85 games, respectively. Feliciano pitched in 62 2/3 innings and Choate pitched in 44 2/3 innings. In many games these guys, both left handers, were brought in to face only one or two hitters who were left handed.
How many balls did it take to walk a batter before 1880?
At the beginning of the National League in 1876, nine balls were needed to walk a batter.