In baseball or softball, how many players are on defense (in the field) at one time?
9 Players
At the beginning of a play in baseball/softball, the ball always starts in the hands of which player/position?
The Pitcher
Soccer is divided into 2 halves. Basketball is divided into 4 quarters. Baseball is divided into 9 _________.
Innings
Name one Korean professional baseball team
(many answers apply)
Name one American (MLB) baseball team
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Comparing baseball and softball, what is one major difference in the style of pitch for each sport?
Softball pitchers perform and underhand throw while baseball pitchers perform an overhand throw
The offense (batting team) is awarded how many out before they must switch to defense?
3 Outs
As a batter/hitter, what are 3 ways to get out in baseball/softball?
1) 3 strikes 2) you are tagged by the ball while you're in between bases 3) you hit the ball in the air and it is caught by the defense 4) force out at 1st base
In baseball/softball, what is a foul ball?
a batted ball that ends in foul territory between home and first base or between home and third base before being touched by the defense or lands out of bounds
What are the names of the 3 outfield positions?
Left Field, Right Field, and Center Field
What is it called when you hit a baseball/softball over the fence (in fair territory)?
A Home Run
What happens if a batter is hit by a pitch or is awarded ball number 4?
The batter is awarded a "walk" and gets to advance to 1st base
What are the names of the 6 in-field positions in baseball?
1st Baseman, 2nd Baseman, Short Stop, 3rd Baseman, Pitcher, and Catcher
In baseball/softball, are you allowed the throw the ball at a base-runner and hit them for an out?
No
What are 3 major differences between baseball and softball?
(many answers apply)
