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Baseball Basic Rules Trivia Quiz

Hello. The following is a quiz on some basic rules in the game of baseball. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaman3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Triviaman3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,283

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
10067

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Question 1 of 10

1. What happens when the ball is foul tipped into the catcher's glove and he hangs on to it? Hint

The batter is out if there are two strikes

It is called a wild pitch

It is a live ball and the batter has to be tagged or thrown out

The umpire calls no pitch

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Question 2 of 10

2. If the manager gets out of the dugout and argues with the umpire over balls and strikes, it is an automatic ejection.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. If a fielder catches a fly ball in foul territory, can a runner on base tag up?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What happens when the ball hits the outfield grass and bounces over the wall in fair territory without a fielder touching it? Hint

It is a single

It is a double

It is a triple

It is a do-over

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many umpires are there on the field in a World Series game? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of these ways is a fielder not allowed to catch the ball? Hint

With his bare hands

None of these

With his mitt

With his cap

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Question 7 of 10

7. When a player is at bat and the pitcher delivers a ball that only hits his uniform and not his body, is he still awarded first base?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is it called when a pitcher steps toward home plate, then moves his foot to try to pick-off the man at first base?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. If the right fielder makes an error, what does it go on the record as? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can an umpire overrule another umpire?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What happens when the ball is foul tipped into the catcher's glove and he hangs on to it?

Answer: The batter is out if there are two strikes

When the batter foul tips the ball into the catcher's mitt, he is out if there are two strikes.

2. If the manager gets out of the dugout and argues with the umpire over balls and strikes, it is an automatic ejection.

Answer: False

No, if the manager argues with the umpire over balls and strikes, he may or not be ejected. No warning has to be given. A manager may be ejected from the dugout without even leaving it. It is not an automatic ejection, but a player or manager may not dispute an 'opinionated' call by an umpire. He may ask for clarification though.

3. If a fielder catches a fly ball in foul territory, can a runner on base tag up?

Answer: Yes

This is true, though it happens very rarely.

4. What happens when the ball hits the outfield grass and bounces over the wall in fair territory without a fielder touching it?

Answer: It is a double

When the ball does this, it is called a rule-book double.

5. How many umpires are there on the field in a World Series game?

Answer: 6

During a World Series game, there are home plate, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, left field, and right field umpires.

6. Which one of these ways is a fielder not allowed to catch the ball?

Answer: With his cap

The two ways you are not allowed to catch a ball are with your cap or with your pocket.

7. When a player is at bat and the pitcher delivers a ball that only hits his uniform and not his body, is he still awarded first base?

Answer: Yes

If the ball hits any part of a player at-bat, he gets first base. However, if it hits the player's bat and then hits the player, it is a foul tip.

8. What is it called when a pitcher steps toward home plate, then moves his foot to try to pick-off the man at first base?

Answer: Balk

When a pitcher does anything like this, all the players on base get to move up a base.

9. If the right fielder makes an error, what does it go on the record as?

Answer: E9

It is called an E9 bacause it is an error on the right-fielder, which is the 9th position.

10. Can an umpire overrule another umpire?

Answer: Yes

If an umpire makes a call that another umpire doesn't agree with, he can overrule him if the umpire making the call, seeks intervention from the umpire who contests that he saw something else. Any rule interpretations are the final say of the home plate umpire.

Source: Author Triviaman3

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