Baseball Rules From The Book

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1. Section 1: Objectives of the Game: What is the minumum number of umpires needed for a game? 2 1 3 4

2. Section 1: Objectives of the Game: What is the length (in inches) of one side of first base? 12 15 9 18

3. Section 2: Definition of Terms: A team is behind 5 to 7 when the other team forfeits. What is the final score? 1 - 0 8 - 7 5 - 7 (notation made in official score book) 9 - 0

4. Section 2: Definition of Terms: How long before a game must the league president or umpire-in-chief be notified of who is the team's manager? 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours At game time

5. Section 3: Game Preliminaries: Which substance is not specifically mentioned as a foreign substance to discolor or damage the ball in Rule 3.02? rosin licorice chalk paraffin

6. Section 3: Game Preliminaries: Which of these is legal under Rule 3.09? A player and his coach chatting during a live ball An outfielder talking to fans A first baseman and runner chatting An infielder (in uniform) sitting with his family in the stands AFTER the game

7. Section 4: Starting & Ending Game: What does the umpire do to start a game? Says, "Play" Points to pitcher Says, "Play ball" Says, "Start the game"

8. Section 4: Starting and Ending Game: How many players are required to take the field? 2 (Pitcher and Catcher) 9 (All positions represented) 8 (A shortstop is not required) 1 (Pitcher)

9. Section 5: Putting the Ball in Play: What is the status of a thrown ball when it accidently hits a base coach? Dead immediately An out (interference by an offensive team member) Dead but each runner is allowed one more base Live

10. Section 5: Putting the Ball in Play: In which situation is a runner entitled to a free base? A third strike goes past the catcher and hits the umpire A hit ball hits an umpire in the infield after being touched by a fielder The plate umpire interferes with the catcher's throw A pitch lodges in the catcher's mask and cannot be removed

11. Section 6: The Batter: How many ways can a batter be declared out? 19 11 7 15

12. Section 6: The Batter: The designated hitter in 2001 was used if the home team is in a league that uses the designated hitter in which of the following games: World Series or All-Star? Neither of these All-Star World Series Both of these

13. Section 7: The Runner: A runner gets 3 bases if: A wild pitch that is live is kicked into a dugout A fielder deliberately touches a fair ball with detached equipment A fielder throws his glove and touches a thrown ball A ball is hidden in the ivy at Wrigley Field (ground rule)

14. Section 7: The Runner: According to Rule 7.07 - On a squeeze play, the catcher touches home plate without the ball. Which is not part of the ruling? Pitch is called a ball Catcher charged with interference Pitcher is charged with a balk Ball is dead

15. Section 8: The Pitcher: If a manager goes to talk to the same pitcher twice in an inning, the pitcher must leave the game immediately except when The batter when the manager went out the first time is still up to bat. The manager goes to the catcher and the catcher goes to the pitcher When a batter was replaced by a pinch hitter When the pitching coach makes the second visit

16. Section 8: The Pitcher: It is well known that a pitcher gets 8 warmup pitches (Rule 8.03). What can limit the number of warmup pitches: league rules or a one minute time limit? One minute time limit Neither one of these Both of these League rules

17. Section 9: The Umpire: What is interesting about appealing a half-swing? Automatically makes it a dead ball Cannot be done if the call was a ball Cannot be done if the call was a strike Only the catcher can appeal

18. Section 9: The Umpire: How long does an umpire have to report rules violations to the league president? 6 hours 12 hours 24 hours 3 hours

19. Section 10: The Official Scorer: Which of these is an error? A foul ball is dropped and prolongs a batter's time at bat A catcher makes a wild throw on a stolen base and the throw would have beat the runner A ball that would go foul is touched in fair territory and the batter reaches first safely A wild pitch or a passed ball that allows a runner to advance

20. Section 10: The Official Scorer: If a starting pitcher pitches less than 5 innings (4 innings in a 5 inning game), he cannot be a winning pitcher - even if he leaves with a lead that his team maintains to win. Who is the winning pitcher is this case? The most effective relief pitcher The last relief pitcher The first relief pitcher The relief pitcher that gets the most outs