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Umpire Training Questions 1 -28

1. One out, runners at 2 nd and 3 rd. Batter hits a grounder to 3 rd baseman, who gets R 3 in a rundown between home and 3 rd. R 3 eludes a tag and returns to 3 rd safely. Meanwhile R 2 is standing on 3 rd also. Both are tagged. Who is out? A. R 3 B. R 2 C. Both Runners 1 Out

1. One out, runners at 2 nd and 3 rd. Batter hits a grounder to 3 rd baseman, who gets R 3 in a rundown between home and 3 rd. R 3 eludes a tag and returns to 3 rd safely. Meanwhile R 2 is standing on 3 rd also. Both are tagged. Who is out? Answer: B. R 2 MLB 5. 06 2 Outs

2. One out, runner on 1 st who is attempting to steal 2 nd. The catcher interferes with the batter who strikes out and then throws out R 1 at 2 nd base. What penalties do you impose? A. Batter is awarded 1 st and R 1 is awarded 2 nd B. Batter is out and R 1 is out at 2 nd C. Batter is awarded 1 st and R 1 is out at 2 nd base 1 Out

2. One out, runner on 1 st who is attempting to steal 2 nd. The catcher interferes with the batter who strikes out and then throws out R 1 at 2 nd base. What penalties do you impose? Answer: A. Batter is awarded 1 st and R 1 is awarded 2 nd MLB 5. 06 1 Out

3. Runner at 1 st, batter takes the pitch. The catcher’s throw back to the pitcher hits the still cocked bat of the batter. The ball bounces into the dugout and R 1 goes to 3 rd. Can he stay there? A. Yes B. No

3. Runner at 1 st, batter takes the pitch. The catcher’s throw back to the pitcher hits the still cocked bat of the batter. The ball bounces into the dugout and R 1 goes to 3 rd. Can he stay there? Answer A. Yes MLB 5. 06

4. No outs, runner on 1 st. Grounder to short who throws the ball out of field of play trying to retire R 1 at 2 nd. BATTER RUNNER NOT TO 1 st YET. Place the runners. A. Batter gets 1 st and R 1 gets 2 nd B. Batter gets 1 st and R 1 gets 3 rd C. Batter gets 2 nd and R 1 gets 3 rd D. Batter gets 3 rd and R 1 gets home 0 Outs

4. No outs, runner on 1 st. Grounder to short who throws the ball out of field of play trying to retire R 1 at 2 nd. BATTER RUNNER NOT TO 1 st YET. Place the runners. Answer: C. Batter gets 2 nd and R 1 gets 3 rd MLB 5. 06 0 Outs

5. If the pitcher requests an alternate ball, the umpire must give him one if available. A. True B. False

5. If the pitcher requests an alternate ball, the umpire must give him one if available. Answer: A. True MLB 4. 01

6. A relief pitcher enters the game and pitches to a 1 -2 count. The batter is replaced by a pinch-batter. Can a substitute now come in for the pitcher? A. Yes B. No

6. A relief pitcher enters the game and pitches to a 1 -2 count. The batter is replaced by a pinch-batter. Can a substitute now come in for the pitcher? Answer: B. No MLB 5. 10

7. Can a pitcher balk with no runners on base? A. Yes B. No

7. Can a pitcher balk with no runners on base? Answer: B. No MLB 6. 02

8. During a play on the field, a thrown ball strikes an authorized photographer in the back while he is running away from the ball in foul territory. Is the ball dead? A. Yes B. No

8. During a play on the field, a thrown ball strikes an authorized photographer in the back while he is running away from the ball. Is the ball dead? Answer B. No MLB 6. 01

9. One out, runner on first. Batter hits an inside-the-park homerun. R 1 misses home plate. Following a sliding tag play at home on which the BR is ruled safe, R 1 returns and touches the plate. The catcher properly appeals to you that R 1 missed the plate. What is the call? A. The appeal is not allowed, and both runs count B. R 1 is ruled out, the following run counts C. R 1 is ruled out and BR is sent back to third base 1 Out

9. One out, runner on first. Batter hits an inside-the-park homerun. R 1 misses home plate. Following a sliding tag play at home on which the BR is ruled safe, R 1 returns and touches the plate. The catcher properly appeals to you that R 1 missed the plate. What is the call? Answer: B. R 1 is ruled out, the following run counts MLB 5. 06 2 Outs

10. With a count of 0 -2, the batter steps out of the batter’s box while the pitcher is in his windup. The pitcher delivers the pitch anyway; the pitch does not enter the strike zone. What is your call? A. Strike three B. Ball one C. No pitch, since the batter is out of the box 0 Balls 2 Strikes

10. With a count of 0 -2, the batter steps out of the batter’s box while the pitcher is in his windup. The pitcher delivers the pitch anyway; the pitch does not enter the strike zone. What is your call? Answer: B. Ball one MLB 5. 04 1 Ball 2 Strikes

11. One out, runners on 1 st and 2 nd. The 3 rd baseman jumps up on top of a tarp to catch a foul pop-up, then falls into the stands, but retains possession of the ball. What is the result? A. Batter is out, R 2 and R 1 must remain at their current base B. Batter is not our, R 2 and R 1 must remain at their current base C. Batter is out, R 2 is awarded 3 rd and R 1 is awarded 2 nd 1 Out

11. One out, runners on 1 st and 2 nd. The 3 rd baseman jumps up on top of a tarp to catch a foul pop-up, then falls into the stands, but retains possession of the ball. What is the result? Answer: C. Batter is out, R 2 is awarded 3 rd and R 1 is awarded 2 nd MLB 5. 09 and 5. 06 1 Out

12. Two outs, runners on 2 nd and 3 rd. Batter triples, apparently scoring both R 3 and R 2. The defense appeals that R 2 missed third and you agree, calling him out. How many runs do you allow? A. 1 B. 2 C. None 2 Outs

12. Two outs, runners on 2 nd and 3 rd. Batter triples, apparently scoring both R 3 and R 2. The defense appeals that R 2 missed third and you agree, calling him out. How many runs do you allow? Answer: A. 1 MLB 5. 09 3 Outs

13. A pitched ball hits the ground and then hits the batter, who does not swing at the pitch, but did attempt to avoid being hit. What is the call? A. The ball is alive and called a strike B. The ball is dead and the batter is awarded first base C. The ball is dead and the pitch is called ball

13. A pitched ball hits the ground and then hits the batter, who does not swing at the pitch, but did attempt to avoid being hit. What is the call? Answer: B. The ball is dead and the batter is awarded first base MLB 5. 05 and Definition of a Ball

14. Bases loaded, two outs with a 1 -2 count. The batter swings and misses a pitch which touches the ground before reaching the plate. The catcher catches the ball cleanly after the bounce. The batter runs to first and all other runners advance. The catcher steps on home plate before R 3 arrives. What’s the call? A. The batter is out and the inning is over B. Everybody is safe and R 3 scores C. R 3 is out and the inning is over 1 Ball 2 Strikes 2 Outs

14. Bases loaded, two outs with a 1 -2 count. The batter swings and misses a pitch which touches the ground before reaching the plate. The catcher catches the ball cleanly after the bounce. The batter runs to first and all other runners advance. The catcher steps on home plate before R 3 arrives. What’s the call? Answer: C. R 3 is out and the inning is over MLB 5. 05, 5. 09 and Definition of Strike and Force Play 3 Outs

15. Runner on 2 nd, one out, with a 2 -2 count. The pitched ball bounces in front of the plate. While the batter swings and misses, the ball caroms off the catcher and ends up in the umpire’s ball bag. What’s the solution to this mess? A. Dead ball, batter is out, runner returns to 2 nd B. Dead ball, batter is awarded 1 st, runner returns to 2 nd C. Live ball, batter may try for 1 st D. Dead ball, batter is awarded 1 st and runner is awarded 3 rd 2 Balls 2 Strikes 1 Out

15. Runner on 2 nd, one out, with a 2 -2 count. The pitched ball bounces in front of the plate. While the batter swings and misses, the ball caroms off the catcher and ends up in the umpire’s ball bag. What’s the solution to this mess? Answer: D. Dead ball, batter is awarded 1 st and runner is awarded 3 rd MLB 5. 05 and 5. 06 2 Balls 2 Strikes 1 Out

16. One out, runner on 1 st. Batter hits a quick one-hopper to the 1 st baseman. R 1 returns to 1 st and is tagged while on the base. The 1 st baseman then steps on 1 st. Who is out? A. Only R 1 B. Only the BR C. Both R 1 and the BR 1 Out

16. One out, runner on 1 st. Batter hits a quick one-hopper to the 1 st baseman. R 1 returns to 1 st and is tagged while on the base. The 1 st baseman then steps on 1 st. Who is out? Answer: C. Both R 1 and the BR MLB 5. 06 3 Outs

17. Two outs, bases loaded, 3 -2 count. With all runners going on the pitch, the batter takes ball four. R 2 touches and rounds 3 rd and is picked off by the catcher before the runner from 3 rd touches the plate. Does the run count? A. Yes B. No 3 Balls 2 Strikes 2 Outs

17. Two outs, bases loaded, 3 -2 count. With all runners going on the pitch, the batter takes ball four. R 2 touches and rounds 3 rd and is picked off by the catcher before the runner from 3 rd touches the plate. Does the run count? Answer A. Yes MLB 5. 06 3 Outs

18. Does a glove thrown at a fair batted ball have to touch the ball before you award bases? A. Yes B. No

18. Does a glove thrown at a fair batted ball have to touch the ball before you award bases? Answer: A. Yes MLB 5. 06

19. One out, bases loaded. Grounder to 3 rd baseman who steps on 3 rd and then throws the ball into the stands trying to retire the BR. R 1 had reached 2 nd before throw, but R 3 and the BR had not reached their next base before throw. Place R 1, R 3 and the BR. A. Batter gets 2 nd, R 1 and R 3 get home B. Batter gets 1 st, R 1 and R 3 get home C. Batter gets 1 st, R 1 get 3 rd and R 3 get home 1 Out

19. One out, bases loaded. Grounder to 3 rd baseman who steps on 3 rd and then throws the ball into the stands trying to retire the BR. R 1 had reached 2 nd before throw, but R 3 and the BR had not reached their next base before throw. Place R 1, R 3 and the BR. Answer: A. Batter gets 2 nd, R 1 and R 3 get home MLB 5. 06 1 Out

20. One out, runner on 1 st. Batter hits a quick one-hopper to the 1 st baseman, who tags the bag then tags R 1 who is now standing on the bag when tagged. Who is out? A. The runner on 1 st B. The batter runner C. Both R 1 and BR 1 Out

20. One out, runner on 1 st. Batter hits a quick one-hopper to the 1 st baseman, who tags the bag then tags R 1 who is now standing on the bag when tagged. Who is out? Answer: B. The batter runner MLB 5. 06 2 Outs

21. One out, runner on 2 nd. R 2 is stealing 3 rd when the catcher interferes with the batter, who flies out to center. The runner returns to 2 nd as the ball is caught. You invoke catcher’s interference and place the batter at 1 st. What do you do with R 2? A. Place at 2 nd B. Place at 3 rd C. Award R 2 two bases 1 Out

21. One out, runner on 2 nd. R 2 is stealing 3 rd when the catcher interferes with the batter, who flies out to center. The runner returns to 2 nd as the ball is caught. You invoke catcher’s interference and place the batter at 1 st. What do you do with R 2? Answer: B. Place at 3 rd MLB 5. 06 1 Out

22. A batted ball goes sharply and directly from the bat, to the catcher’s mitt, then hits the catcher in his mask and ricochets 20 feet above home plate where the catcher catches it before it hits the ground. Is this a foul-tip? A. Yes B. No

22. A batted ball goes sharply and directly from the bat, to the catcher’s mitt, then hits the catcher in his mask and ricochets 20 feet above home plate where the catcher catches it before it hits the ground. Is this a foul-tip? Answer: A. Yes MLB Definition of a “Foul-Tip”

23. The 1 st baseman catches a foul pop fly in foul territory next to the stands. A fan reaches out and takes the ball from the fielder’s glove. The umpire declares the batter out. Is this correct? A. Yes B. No

23. The 1 st baseman catches a foul pop fly in foul territory next to the stands. A fan reaches out and takes the ball from the fielder’s glove. The umpire declares the batter out. Is this correct? Answer: A. Yes MLB 6. 01

24. The batter triples but misses second. The defense properly appeals that he missed first base, but the umpire rules him safe. Can the defense now properly appeal that he missed 2 nd base? A. Yes B. No

24. The batter triples but misses second. The defense properly appeals that he missed first base, but the umpire rules him safe. Can the defense now properly appeal that he missed 2 nd base? Answer: A. Yes MLB 5. 09

25. “Time” is automatically called when the batter steps out of the batter’s box. Is this correct? A. Yes B. No

25. “Time” is automatically called when the batter steps out of the batter’s box. Is this correct? Answer: B. No MLB 5. 04

26. No outs, bases loaded, batter takes strike 3 and the catcher drops the ball. Is the batter out? A. Yes B. No 0 Outs

26. No outs, bases loaded, batter takes strike 3 and the catcher drops the ball. Is the batter out? Answer: A. Yes MLB 5. 09 1 Out

27. If an ejection occurs during a play, when will the ejection take effect? A. When the ball becomes dead B. Immediately C. After the manager has been notified by the umpire

27. If an ejection occurs during a play, when will the ejection take effect? Answer: A. When the ball becomes dead MLB 5. 12

28. One out and runners on 1 st and 2 nd base. The batter bunts a pop-up to the pitcher. Is this an Infield-Fly? A. Yes B. No 1 Out

28. One out and runners on 1 st and 2 nd base. The batter bunts a pop-up to the pitcher. Is this an Infield-Fly? Answer: B. No MLB Definition of a “Infield-Fly” 2 Outs