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Base |
One of four
points a player must tag in order to score a run. |
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Batter |
Offensive
player who takes a position in the batter's box |
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Batters Box |
Area where the
batter must stand during time at bat. |
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Batting Order |
Order in which
players will bat. |
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Bench/Dugout |
Seating area
reserved for team and coaches. |
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Catch |
A fielder
getting possession of the ball by hand or glove in a legal
fashion. |
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Catcher |
Player who's
position is behind home base. |
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Defense |
The team
playing on the field |
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Dead Ball |
A ball that is
out of play. |
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Double Play |
Two players are
put out during the same continuous play. |
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Fly Ball |
A batted ball
that goes high into the air. |
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Infielder |
A player who
has a position in the infield, which is the area of the field
closest to home plate. |
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Inning |
Portion of a
game where each team gets one turn to bat and try to score runs
while the other pitches and defends in the field. |
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Line Drive |
A batted ball
that goes direct from the bat to a fielder without touching the
ground. |
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Live Ball |
The ball that
is in play. |
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Offense |
The team at bat |
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Outfielder |
Player in
outfield, which is the area of the field furthest from home
plate. |
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Pitch |
A ball thrown
to the batter by the pitcher |
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Pitcher |
The player
designated to deliver the pitch to the batter. |
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Run |
The score made
by an offensive player who touches all four bases after batting. |
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Triple Play |
Play by defense
in which three offensive players are put out as a result of the
same continuous play. |
