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A great overview for novices and a precise reference guide for devoted fans! Admit it: Even if you're a die-hard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rulesdeveloped and revised over many decadescan be downright perplexing. Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including specifications about the universal designated hitter and limits on defensive shifts, the Baseball Field Guide lays out every rule in plain English. You'll learn to answer all these questions and more: Do you know the…mehr
A great overview for novices and a precise reference guide for devoted fans!
Admit it: Even if you're a die-hard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rulesdeveloped and revised over many decadescan be downright perplexing.
Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including specifications about the universal designated hitter and limits on defensive shifts, the Baseball Field Guide lays out every rule in plain English. You'll learn to answer all these questions and more:
Do you know the twenty-two ways a pitcher can be charged with a balk?
Can you list all seven ways a batter can safely get to first base?
Obstruction or interferencewho's at fault when things get rough?
What are the rules that apply before and after a game?
What happens when spectators are the ones who misbehave?
How well do you understand the infamous Infield Fly Rule (and why does it exist)?
This is the clearest explanation anywhere of the rules of baseball. Designed for quick and intuitive searches, this entertaining reference will help you understand every aspect of the game and add to your enjoyment of the sport.
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Dan Formosa, PhD, is an award-winning consultant based in Piermont, New York, and New York City. He grew up playing stoopball and is a die-hard Yankees fan.
Paul Hamburger, originally from Brooklyn, is a creative director and recent transplant to Los Angeles. As a Mets fan, he is resentful toward the success of other local baseball organizations.
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Contents Introduction: How to Use This Book 1. Basic Rules of Baseball Baseball Basics Baseball: Basic Rules An Example of a Half-Inning 2. Teams and Leagues Teams and Leagues: Basics The Regular Season The All-Star Game Postseason Championships Minor League vs. Major League Rules 3. Before the Game Starts Thirty Minutes Before Preparing the Baseballs Forfeits Five Minutes Before Starting the Game 4. Equipment The Ball The Bat Gloves and Mitts The Uniforms Helmets Shoes 5. Field Specifications The Field The Batter’s Box The Pitcher’s Mound The Bases Major League Fields 6. Pitching Pitching Positions The Pitching Sequence The Balk The Strike Zone Strikes and Balls Wild Pitches and Throws by the Pitcher Miscellaneous Pitching Rules Ball Tampering Pitcher Substitutions (Relief Pitchers) Visits to the Pitcher’s Mound Ambidextrous Pitchers 7. Batting Basics for the Batter Strikes and the Strike Zone Illegal Bats Calling “Time” The Batter’s Box Getting on Base Hit by a Pitch The Batting Order Offensive Interference by the Batter Defensive Interference Against the Batter Making an Out The Designated Hitter 8. Running Basics for the Runner Twelve Ways a Runner Can Be Put Out Force Plays Base-Running Mistakes Tagging Up Scoring with Two Outs Running Outside the Baseline Touched by a Batted Ball 9. Fielding Basics for the Fielder Awarded Bases Due to a Fielder If a Fielder Enters the Stands or Dugout The Infield Fly Rule Fielder’s Choice Outs Automatic Outs: Credits for Fielders 10. Interference, Obstruction, and Collisions Interference and Obstruction Who Has Right-of-Way Interference by a Runner, and Others Interference on a Double Play Obstructing a Runner Collisions at Home Plate 11. Umpires Basics for Umpires Instructions to the Umpires The Umpire-in-Chief and the Field Umpires Tools of the Trade Suspended and Called (Terminated) Games Forfeits Appeals and Protested Games Calling Balls and Strikes The Umpire and the Pitcher Judgment Calls by an Umpire If an Umpire Gets in the Way Umpire’s Call of Obstruction Ejections and Removals 12. The Manager and Coaches Basics for Managers and Coaches Manager’s and Coaches’ Job Descriptions Before the Game Requesting a Time Out, and Substitutes Attempting to Reenter the Game The Manager and the Pitcher Protested Games 13. Misbehavior Steroids and Other Drugs Misbehavior and Interference Misbehaving in the Dugout and Sidelines If the Pitcher Misbehaves If a Batter Misbehaves If a Runner Misbehaves If a Fielder Misbehaves Misbehavior by Managers and Coaches Ejections 14. Spectators Basics for Spectators Spectator Interference Team Members and Spectators Spectators on the Field 15. Suspended and Terminated Games Weather: Who’s in Charge? Regulation Games Suspended and Terminated Games Suspended Games: Causes and Next Steps Rain Checks Darkness Field Conditions Weather—Batting and Pitching 16. The Official Scorer Basics for the Scorer The Official Scorer’s Report Starting Players, Substitutions, and Improper Batters Box Scores Called (Terminated) Games Forfeits Wild Pitches and Passed Balls Bases on Balls (Walks) Strikeouts Earned Runs Shutouts The Winning and Losing Pitchers Saves for Relief Pitchers The Winning Pitcher in the All-Star Game Base Hits Runs Batted In (RBI) Sacrifices Stolen Bases Putouts and Assists Fielding Errors Consecutive Streaks Reporting the Scoring Results Individual Championships The Official Statistician Statistics Glossary Index
Contents Introduction: How to Use This Book 1. Basic Rules of Baseball Baseball Basics Baseball: Basic Rules An Example of a Half-Inning 2. Teams and Leagues Teams and Leagues: Basics The Regular Season The All-Star Game Postseason Championships Minor League vs. Major League Rules 3. Before the Game Starts Thirty Minutes Before Preparing the Baseballs Forfeits Five Minutes Before Starting the Game 4. Equipment The Ball The Bat Gloves and Mitts The Uniforms Helmets Shoes 5. Field Specifications The Field The Batter’s Box The Pitcher’s Mound The Bases Major League Fields 6. Pitching Pitching Positions The Pitching Sequence The Balk The Strike Zone Strikes and Balls Wild Pitches and Throws by the Pitcher Miscellaneous Pitching Rules Ball Tampering Pitcher Substitutions (Relief Pitchers) Visits to the Pitcher’s Mound Ambidextrous Pitchers 7. Batting Basics for the Batter Strikes and the Strike Zone Illegal Bats Calling “Time” The Batter’s Box Getting on Base Hit by a Pitch The Batting Order Offensive Interference by the Batter Defensive Interference Against the Batter Making an Out The Designated Hitter 8. Running Basics for the Runner Twelve Ways a Runner Can Be Put Out Force Plays Base-Running Mistakes Tagging Up Scoring with Two Outs Running Outside the Baseline Touched by a Batted Ball 9. Fielding Basics for the Fielder Awarded Bases Due to a Fielder If a Fielder Enters the Stands or Dugout The Infield Fly Rule Fielder’s Choice Outs Automatic Outs: Credits for Fielders 10. Interference, Obstruction, and Collisions Interference and Obstruction Who Has Right-of-Way Interference by a Runner, and Others Interference on a Double Play Obstructing a Runner Collisions at Home Plate 11. Umpires Basics for Umpires Instructions to the Umpires The Umpire-in-Chief and the Field Umpires Tools of the Trade Suspended and Called (Terminated) Games Forfeits Appeals and Protested Games Calling Balls and Strikes The Umpire and the Pitcher Judgment Calls by an Umpire If an Umpire Gets in the Way Umpire’s Call of Obstruction Ejections and Removals 12. The Manager and Coaches Basics for Managers and Coaches Manager’s and Coaches’ Job Descriptions Before the Game Requesting a Time Out, and Substitutes Attempting to Reenter the Game The Manager and the Pitcher Protested Games 13. Misbehavior Steroids and Other Drugs Misbehavior and Interference Misbehaving in the Dugout and Sidelines If the Pitcher Misbehaves If a Batter Misbehaves If a Runner Misbehaves If a Fielder Misbehaves Misbehavior by Managers and Coaches Ejections 14. Spectators Basics for Spectators Spectator Interference Team Members and Spectators Spectators on the Field 15. Suspended and Terminated Games Weather: Who’s in Charge? Regulation Games Suspended and Terminated Games Suspended Games: Causes and Next Steps Rain Checks Darkness Field Conditions Weather—Batting and Pitching 16. The Official Scorer Basics for the Scorer The Official Scorer’s Report Starting Players, Substitutions, and Improper Batters Box Scores Called (Terminated) Games Forfeits Wild Pitches and Passed Balls Bases on Balls (Walks) Strikeouts Earned Runs Shutouts The Winning and Losing Pitchers Saves for Relief Pitchers The Winning Pitcher in the All-Star Game Base Hits Runs Batted In (RBI) Sacrifices Stolen Bases Putouts and Assists Fielding Errors Consecutive Streaks Reporting the Scoring Results Individual Championships The Official Statistician Statistics Glossary Index
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