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Quiz #3 Answers and Explanations
NOTE: Rule Book Citations link to:
OFFICIAL BASEBALL RULES
at: The Official Site of Major League Baseball


Question 1: It is a fair ball when, a batted ball strikes the plate and settles in foul territory.
FALSE
Explanation: This is a foul ball. The plate is in fair territory but the ball settled in foul territory before it passes 1B or 3B.
2.00 Foul Ball definition.

Question 2: Two outs. Count 1-2. R3 at 3B. Batter/Runner (BR) swings and misses at strike three. The catcher does not catch the pitch on the fly and it rolls to the backstop. R3 scores before the catcher throws the ball to 1B to retire the BR. The run scores.
FALSE
Explanation: This is not a timing play. The BR must reach 1B safely for the run to score.
4.09(a1)

Question 3: 2 outs. Runner on 3B (R3). On the next pitch R3 tries to steal home. The batter interferes with the catcher making a play at home. Batter is out for interference.
TRUE
Explanation: Defense must have an opportunity to make a play.
6.06(c)

Question 4: An infield fly is in effect for the play when, there are runners on 1B and 2B, or bases loaded, with less than 2 outs.
TRUE
Explanation: This is a correct IFR situation.
2.00 Infield Fly Definition

Question 5: A pitcher may pitch from the set position even if there are no runners on base.
TRUE
Explanation: The set position is one of two legal positions to pitch from.
8.01(b)

Question 6: If there is a runner, or runners on base it is a balk when the pitcher is on the pitching plate (rubber) without the ball.
TRUE
Explanation: This is a technical balk. The pitcher can not be on the rubber without the ball.
8.05(i)

Question 7: If a situation arises during the course of the game that is not addressed by the rules the umpire may make a decision based on his best judgment.
TRUE
Explanation: This is allowed by rule 9.01(c).
9.01(c)

Question 8: The runner is out if a base coach physically assists the runner by returning him to a base during a play.
TRUE
Explanation: The runner is out. This is coaches interference.
7.09(i)

Question 9: The batter is out if he attempts to hit a third stike and the ball touches him.
TRUE
Explanation: This is a strike and a dead ball.
6.05(f)

Question 10: If a pitched or thrown ball touches an umpire, the ball is dead.
FALSE
Explanation: If a pitched or thrown ball touches an umpire, the ball remains alive and in play.
5.08



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