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Umpire Rules Test (cont.)

Umpire Rules Test (cont.) 29. runner on 2 nd attempts to steal 3 rd . The batter swings and nicks the pitch that is caught by the catcher, then steps backward and interferes with the catchers throw to 3 rd . What’s the call?

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Umpire Rules Test (cont.)

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  1. Umpire Rules Test (cont.) • 29. runner on 2nd attempts to steal 3rd. The batter swings and nicks the pitch that is caught by the catcher, then steps backward and interferes with the catchers throw to 3rd. What’s the call? • A. foul-ball and R2 must return to 2nd B. foul-tip, the batter is out and R2 must return to 2nd. C. foul tip and R2 is awarded 3rd. • Answer: B. foul-tip, the batter is out and R2 must return to 2nd. MLB 6.06(e)and 2.00 “foul-tip” • 30. Runner on second base, one out. The pitcher tries a pick-off, but on one covers the bag. Rather than hold the ball, the pitcher throws to the shortstop, who is minding his own business at his regular fielding position. What is the correct ruling? • A. Balk, this is considered throwing to an unoccupied base B. Balk, the pitcher didn’t throw to a BASE in an attempt to retire the runner C. Nothing, this is perfectly legal • Answer: C. Nothing, this is perfectly legal MLB – 8.05(d)

  2. 31. No outs, bases loaded. The 1st baseman catches a foul fly and falls into the stands. Place R1, R2 and R3. • A. leave them at their current base B. all runners advance one base C. all runners advance two bases • Answer: B. all runners advance one base MLB – 7.04(c) • 32. The pitcher balks attempting to pick-off R1 and throws the ball wild. R1 advances to 3rd, but missed 2nd on the way. The defense throws to 2nd and appeals to you. Is the runner our? A. Yes B. No • Answer: A. Yes MLB – 5.09(c), 7.04(note) 8.05 (approved ruling) • 33. One out, runner on 3rd. The batter hits a ground ball to the 3rd baseman who gets R3 in a rundown. During the rundown, the catcher is taking off his mask as the ball is being thrown to him. He stops the ball with the mask, picks it up and tags R3. the batter is not yet at 1st when this occurs. Place R3 and the batter. • A. batter gets 1st, R3 gets home B. batter gets 2nd, R3 gets home C. batter gets 1st and R3 gets 3rd • Answer: B. batter gets 2nd, R3 gets home MLB – 7.05(d)

  3. 34. One out, runner on 1st. The catcher catches a foul fly and falls into the dugout, then throws to 1st before the runner can return. What is the call? • A. R1 is out B. R1 is allowed to return to 1st C. R1 is not out and is awarded 2nd. • Answer: C. R1 is not out and is awarded 2nd. MLB – 7.04(c) • 35. A pinch hitter bats for the catcher in the 5th spot in the batting order and remains in the game to play 3rd base. The 3rd baseman batted 9th. A substitute enters the came to catch. In what spot does the original pinch hitter bat? A. 9th B. 5th C. neither D. 3rd • Answer: B. 5thMLB - 3.03 • 36. who is responsible for notifying the umpire of a substitution? • A. the incoming player B. the player being removed C. the manager or his substitute if he is ejected • Answer: C. the manager or his substitute if he is ejected MLB – 3.06

  4. 37. At the pre-game conference before the start of the game, the opposing managers cannot agree on a ground rule. Who then decides how the ground rule shall be played. • A. the umpire-in-chief B. the highest ranking league officer that is present C. they toss a coin in the air • Answer: A. the umpire-in-chief MLB – 3.13 • 38. runner on 3rd, the batter fouls a pitch which strikes the umpire on the chest protector and rebounds into the air where it is caught by the pitcher before the ball touches the ground. R3 crosses home base and the pitcher throws to the 3rd baseman who tags 3rd base before R3 can return. What do you do? • A. the batter is not out and R3 is returned to 3rd B. the batter is out and R3 is out C. the batter is not out and the run scored by R3 counts • Answer: A. the batter is not out and R3 is returned to 3rd. MLB – 5.09(g) casebook ruling and 5.09((e)

  5. 39. the batter doubles but misses 1st base. “Time” is called. After the ball is put back into play, the pitcher balks when he attempts to make an appeal at 1st base. What is the call? • A. R2 is awarded 3rd base but may still be called out on appeal if the defense does it properly. B. the ball is not immediately made dead as a result of the “balk” call. The umpires are waiting to see if the defense will complete the appeal. C. R2 is awarded 3rd base and the defense has lost their rights to appeal on the missed 1st base • Answer: C. R2 is awarded 3rd base and the defense has lost their rights to appeal on the missed 1st base MLB – 7.10(d) • 40. The batter is legally in the box with one foot completely in the box and the other foot on the line of the box. A. True B. False • Answer: A. True MLB – 6.03 approved ruling • 41. Full count and no outs. A pitched ball bounced and passes through the strike zone, the batter takes the pitch. What is the call? • A. no pitch B. strike 3, the batter is out C. ball 4, the batter is awarded 1st base. • Answer: C. ball 4, the batter is awarded 1st base. MLB – 2.00 “Ball”

  6. 42. No one on base and no outs. The batter hits a grounder to short. The throw from F6 is high and F3 throws his glove and knocks the ball down. The BR stops on first and F3 gets the ball. What is the call? • A. the BR will remain at 1st base B. the BR is awarded 2nd base C. the BR is awarded 3rd base • Answer: B. the BR is awarded 2nd base MLB - 7.05(e) • 43. Is it legal to have 4 outfielders and only 3 infielders besides the pitcher and catcher? A. Yes B. No • Answer: A. Yes MLB – 4.03(c) • 44. Bases loaded, two outs. The batter hits a ground ball to F5’s left. R2 stops and gets in a run-down and is tagged out after R3 touches home plate. Does R3’s run count. A. Yes B. No • Answer: B. No MLB – 2.00 “Force Play”, 4.09(a2), 7.08(e)

  7. 45. No runners, 2 outs. The batter bunts towards 3rd base, and dashes off to 1st. Because it’s going to be a close play, the BR decides to slide into the bag head first. He reaches first safely, but after touching the bag with his hands, his momentum carries him past the base, and he ends up lying in fair territory, eight feet behind 1st base. The 1st baseman doesn’t hesitate, and tags the BR immediately before he even had a chance to get up. What is the correct call? • A. the BR is safe B. the BR is out for sliding head first C. the BR is out because he is in fair territory D. the BR is out because he is off the bag. • Answer: A. the BR is safe MLB – 7.08(c) and 7.10(c) • 46. No outs, runner on 1st. R1 is stealing 2nd when the batter bunts the ball to the 3rd baseman. R1 is past 2nd when the 3rd baseman’s throw to 1st goes into the stands. Place R1 and R2(BR). • A. BR gets 1st and R1 gets 3rd. B. BR gets 2nd and R1 gets 3rd C. Br gets 2nd and R1 gets home • Answer: B. BR gets 2nd and R1 gets 3rdMLB – 7.05(g) approved ruling

  8. 47. No outs, runner on 2nd, the 3-2 pitch is called ball four and gets by the catcher and rolls toward the 1st base dugout. As the catcher attempts to retrieve the ball, he inadvertently knocks the ball into the dugout. Place R2 and BR. • A. BR gets 1st and R2 gets home B. BR gets 1st and R2 gets 3rd C. BR gets 2nd and R2 gets home • Answer: C. BR gets 2nd and R2 gets home MLB – 7.05(g)(h) approved ruling • 48. Batter hit a grounder to short. The shortstop throws high and the 1st baseman throws his glove and hit the ball. Place the BR. • A. BR is awarded 1st B. BR is awarded 3rd C. BR is awarded 2nd • Answer: C. BR is awarded 2ndMLB – 7.05(e)

  9. 49. No outs, runner on 2nd. Grounder to short. The shortstop throws the ball into the stands attempting to pick the BR off 1st after he had made a wide turn. R2 was past 3rd at the time of the throw. Place R2 and BR. • A. BR gets 2nd and R2 gets home B. BR gets 3rd and R2 gets home C. BR gets 2nd and R2 gets 3rd • Answer: B. BR gets 3rd and R2 gets home MLB – 7.05(g) approved ruling 50. In the top of the 1st inning, the visitors have a 6-0 lead when the visiting pitcher is due to bat. The manager wants to save his starting pitcher, so he decides to pinch-hit for him. Is this legal? A. Yes B. No • Answer: B. No MLB – 3.05(a) • 51. In the bottom of the 5th inning a pinch-hitter bats for the pitcher. In the top of the 6th, a new pitcher is warming up on the mound while the manager is running to the umpire to tell him that he wanted someone different fro the pitcher now warming-up. Since the wrong pitcher has not delivered a pitch to the batter, may that pitcher b removed for another? A. Yes B. No • Answer: B. No MLB – 3.08(a)

  10. 52. runner on 3rd, the batter swings and misses on the third strike and the ball hits the batter. The runner on 3rd crosses home plate when the ball bounces away from the catcher. What do you do? • A. the batter is out and R3 scores B. the batter is not out and R3 returns to 3rd C. the batter is out and R3 is returned to 3rd • Answer: C. the batter is out and R3 is returned to 3rd. MLB – 6.05(f), 6.08(b) approved ruling • 53. Batter doubles but misses 1st base. “Time” is called. After the ball is put in play, the pitcher steps back off the rubber preparing to throw to first to make the appeal, R2 takes off for 3rd on a steal. Instead of throwing to first, the pitcher throws to 3rd attempting to retire R2, but R2 beats the throw. Can the defense now properly appeal at first base? A. Yes B. No • Answer: B. No MLB – 7.10(d) see the next play • 54. Two outs, runners on 2nd and 3rd. Batter triples, apparently scoring both R3 and R2. The defense appeals that R2 missed third and you agree, calling him out. How many runs do you allow? A. 1 B. 2 C. none • Answer: A. 1 MLB – 7.12

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