Question 1. In the third inning, the coach goes to the mound and brings in the first baseman,
Jones, to pitch. The original pitcher leaves the game and a new first baseman, Green, comes into
the game. After one batter, the coach swaps F3 (Green) with F1 (Jones). Green retires the next
two batters. The coach then comes back out and returns the two players to their original
positions. Jones, now pitching, walks the next batter. The coach makes another trip and repeats
the switch so that Jones is at first again and Green is pitching.
A. There is no limitation on the number of times Jones and Green can switch positions.
B. This is legal since both Jones and Green left the mound once and returned once.
C. In the fourth inning it would be legal for Jones to return to the mound.
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D. Jones and Green are only allowed warm-up pitches the first time they come to the mound.
E. When the coach comes out for the final time to switch the players, the coach should be
ejected.
Question 2. 10-man lineup to start the game. In the sixth inning the DH is replaced offensively
and is moved to the mound to pitch.
A. The original DH, who was substituted for with a new DH and who went in to pitch, can later
enter the game in a defensive position.
B. There is the loss of the DH position.
C. This move must be made when the team is on defense.
D. The original DH, who is now pitching, may not return offensively if he is subsequently
replaced as the pitcher
Question 3. 2-Umpire Mechanics. Which umpire has the "primary" responsibility of the Force
Play Slide Rule at second base?
A. HP Umpire
B. Base umpire.
C. Whichever umpire has the best look.
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Question 4. 9-man lineup. The P/DH is removed as the pitcher.
A. The replaced P/DH may remain as the DH, bat only in the DH spot and he or any subsequent
DH may not enter the game in any other capacity.
B. The original P/DH may be moved to a defensive position and retain the role of DH.
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C. The original P/DH, who is still filling the DH role, may move to a defensive position later in the
game.
D. The original DH, who was replaced as the pitcher, may return to pitch one time
Question 5. A half swing shall be called a strike if the barrel of the bat:
A. Passes any part of the plate.
B. Passes the batter's front hip.
C. Passes the batter's front knee.
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D. Passes the front edge of home plate.
Question 6. About charged conferences:
A. In extra innings, a team is allowed to have one defensive conference every inning without
having to replace the pitcher.
B. A defensive team may meet during an offensive conference without the meeting being
charged as long as there is no additional delay.
C. An offensive team may meet during a defensive conference without the meeting being
charged as long as there is no additional delay.
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D. In extra innings, a team is not allowed to carry over unused defensive conferences.
Question 7. After and ejection, the disqualified player or coach is allowed to return to the field:
A. After the final out has been made.
B. After the entire defense has left the field.
C. After the entire umpire crew has left playing territory.
D. After the umpiring crew has been escorted to their dressing area.
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Question 8. As it relates to the enforcement of the tobacco rule:
A. The umpires' jurisdiction begins upon their arrival at the site of competition.
B. The umpires' jurisdiction begins upon the arrival at the site of competition when they report
their arrival to the home team game administrator.
C. The umpires' jurisdiction begins when they arrive on the field in uniform.
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Question 9. At the pre-game meeting, a team's Assistant Head Coach comes to the plate for the
first game of a three game series.
A. Allow the Assistant Head Coach to be that team's representative.
B. Require the head coaches of both teams to be present, even if it delays the start of the plate
conference.
C. Allow the Asst. Head Coach to attend the conference but restrict the head coach to the
dugout for the entire game.
D. Allow the Asst. Head Coach to represent his team at the plate conference and eject the head
coach because he violated the new rule change.
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Question 10. B1 asks for and receives time to talk to his third base coach. While they are
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breaks up, the defensive conference breaks up as well.
A. A defensive conference is charged.
B. An offensive conference is charged.
C. A defensive and an offensive conference are charged.
Question 11. Bases loaded, no outs, 0-0 count. The batter hits a fly ball that will come down
along the third base line between third and home. The plate umpire signals "infield fly, if fair!" R3
then interferes with the third baseman while scrambling back to third base. The ball is caught
over foul territory.
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A. R3 is out for interference.
B. R3 is out for interference. The batter-runner cannot be out for the infield fly rule since the ball
was touched when it was foul. The batter goes back to bat with an 0-1 count.
C. The batter-runner is out for the infield fly since the ball could have become fair if untouched.
R2 and R1 must return to their bases.
D. R3 is out for interference. The batter-runner cannot be out for the infield fly since the ball was
touched when it was foul. The batter goes back to bat with a 0-0 count.
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Question 12. Bases loaded, one out. The batter lays down a "suicide squeeze" bunt that rolls into
foul territory near the first base foul line. Due to the spinning action on the ball, the ball is rolling
back towards the foul line and has a chance of becoming a fair ball. The pitcher and catcher are
running towards the ball and the pitcher yells, "touch it foul" at which time the catcher scoops up
the ball with the mask he is holding in his throwing hand.
A. Foul ball.
B. Score three runs and put the batter at third base.
C. Score three runs and put the batter at first base.
D. Score one run and put the batter at first base.
Question 13. Coaches, student athletes, managers or other non-playing personnel who argue any
penalty or timing decision:
A. Are subject to ejection following a team warning.
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B. Are subject to ejection following individual warnings being issued.
C. Should be warned each time an argument is raised before an ejection is imposed.
D. Are subject to immediate ejection.
Question 14. Count 3-0 with the next pitch thrown inside. The right-handed batter turns toward
the back of the batter's box in order to expose his back to the pitch and protect his arm. The
batter is hit in the back; however, the batter did not move closer to home plate when he turned.
A. The batter is not awarded first base since he must move away from the pitch.
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B. The batter is awarded first base on a hit-by-the pitch. The ball is dead immediately.
C. The batter is not awarded first base since he allowed himself to get hit by the pitch.
D. The batter is awarded first base on ball four. The ball remains live and in play.
Question 15. Following a home run:
A. The offense is restricted to the warning-track area in front of the dugout (approximately 15
feet).
B. The offense must remain in the dugout to congratulate team members.
C. There are no restrictions because there have been no sportsmanship issues.
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D. The offense may congregate around the plate to congratulate the base runners and the hitter.
Question 16. How many offensive meetings will a team be allowed during a regulation game
and/or extra innings?
A. One per inning in a regulation game and one per inning for extra innings.
B. One every three innings in a regulation game and one during extra innings.
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C. Three per regulation game and one during extra innings.
D. Three per regulation game and one for every three extra innings played.
E. None of the above.
Question 17. In a game being played under the "halted game" provision of NCAA rules, Manager
Kelly of the visiting team comes out to remove his pitcher. Smith, the reliever, trots from the
bullpen to the mound, takes the ball and throws his first warm up pitch. The heavens now open
up and rain washes out the game. When the game resumes the next day, Andrews is on the
mound to begin the "suspended game". The opposing team's manager objects stating that
Smith, the pitcher of record from the previous day, must be on the mound.
A. Smith must pitch to one batter, or retire the side before being replaced.
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B. Smith may be replaced immediately only if the offense brings up a pinch hitter.
C. The rules do not require Smith to begin the resumed suspended game.
Question 18. In order to use the halted-game rule:
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A. It must be a conference game.
B. The coaches may decide, at any time the score is out-of-hand, to invoke the rule.
C. In the case of a non-conference game, it must be agreed upon at the plate conference prior to
the start of the contest.
D. The home coach makes the decision when the halted-game rule will be used.
Question 19. In the seventh inning, the defensive coach brings in a relief pitcher to replace F1. At
the same time, the present DH, who is batting third, moves to first base and replaces the first
baseman, who is batting fourth in the lineup. The old pitcher replaces the right fielder who
batted eighth in the order.
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A. The DH now bats in the fourth spot in the lineup.
B. The new pitcher will bat third.
C. The DH may be moved in the batting order with this double-switch.
D. The coach must designate the position of the old pitcher and new pitcher in the order before
he crosses the foul line to make the pitching change.
Question 20. No runners, one out. The batter hits a gapper to left center field. As the batterrunner touches 2nd he is obstructed by the 2nd baseman who is standing on the bag. After
running 4 more strides in attempting to run to 3rd, the batter runner falls and tears his MCL. He
is not able to advance to third or return to 2nd. The fall is unrelated to the obstruction. The left
fielder finally retrieves the ball throws to F6 and the shortstop now tags the batter-runner.
A. Award batter-runner home as he might have made it on a close play.
B. Award batter-runner third.
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C. Put the batter-runner back on second.
D. Call the batter-runner out.
Question 21. No runners. B1's grounder is fielded by F4. F4's throw goes over the first baseman's 8-1a; 8-3o (3)
head and into the dugout. B1 misses first base on his way to second following the overthrow.
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A. This is only a one base award.
B. B1 is awarded two bases from the time of the pitch but must touch first base before
proceeding with the award or be subject to being called out on appeal.
C. This is not an opportunity for an appeal play for the defense.
D. B1 is awarded two bases from the time of the throw and is not required to touch first.
Question 22. No runners. The batter hits a dribbler up the first base line. Both F1 and F2 are
converging on the ball. F1 fields the ball near the 45-foot line in fair territory. Seeing that F1 will
field the ball, F2 slows down and the batter-runner makes contact with F2. The batter-runner is
running legally between home and first base. F1 throws to F3 for the out.
A. The play stands. The batter-runner initiated contact on the catcher from behind.
B. Obstruction, award the batter-runner second base.
C. The play stands. The catcher has the same right to field the ball as the pitcher.
D. Obstruction, award the batter-runner first base.
Question 23. On the coach's first trip in that inning and second of the game, he goes to the
mound and removes his starter, who is also the DH. After handing the ball to the relief pitcher,
the coach leaves the mound and returns to the dugout. After entering the dugout, the coach
comes back to the plate umpire and indicates that "the removed pitcher will remain as the DH."
A. This move is a legal substitution.
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B. If the coach wants the replaced pitcher to remain as the DH, he must remove the substitute
pitcher after the substitute pitcher has completed pitching to one batter or the side is retired.
C. Even if the move was made within the proper time frame, it would not be legal to allow the
replaced pitcher to remain as the DH.
D. The coach should have made the substitution to the plate umpire prior to his entering the
dugout. It is too late to request that the old pitcher be allowed to remain in the game as the DH.
Question 24. R1 and R3, one out. R1 breaks early toward second base. The pitcher turns inside
and throws to second in one motion. R1 is out on the throw as R1 slows down when he hears
U3's call of "balk." U1 comes to U3 and asks, "What was the balk?" U1 is informed by the calling
umpire that the balk is for throwing to an unoccupied base. U1 alerts the calling umpire that R1
had broken for second before the pitcher had started his inside move and prior to the pitcher's
throw to second base.
A. This error in interpretation cannot be changed, the call will stand.
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B. Tell your partner to mind his own business.
C. Change the call and give no explanation.
D. Change the call and return R1 to first base and R3 back to third and explain to the coach how
the crew has misinterpreted the situation.
Question 25. R1 and R3. As the pitcher begins his preliminary stretch in the set position, R1
breaks for second base in an attempt to cause a balk or draw a throw from the pitcher. The
pitcher ignores R1 and continues with his stretch and comes to a complete stop. Prior to the
pitcher beginning his motion to deliver the pitch, R1 has touched second base. The batter fouls
off the pitch.
A. R3 stays at third, R1 is returned to first.
B. R3 is awarded home, R1 stays at second.
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C. R3 stays at third, R1 stays at second.
D. R3 is awarded home, R1 stays at second.
E. R3 stays at third, R1 must return to first and retouch prior to the next pitch.
Question 26. R1 is leading off first base when F1 picks to first. The first baseman drops his right
knee to the ground, preventing the base runner from touching any part of first base. F3 then
catches the ball and tags R1.
A. There is no penalty and R1 is declared out.
B. The umpire declares "obstruction" and awards R1 second base, if in the umpire's judgment,
R1 could have advanced to second base.
C. The umpire declares "Obstruction" and awards R1 second base.
D. The fielder is considered "in the act of fielding," thus there is no penalty and R1 is declared
out.
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Question 27. R1, no outs. A right handed pitcher jump turns in an attempt to pick-off R1. The
pitcher appears to clear the ground with the non-pivot foot but the non-pivot foot lands closer to
third base than it was from the starting position of his feet.
A. Warn the pitcher if R1 is safe getting back into first base.
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B. Legal move as long as the non-pivot foot clears the ground in the turn.
C. Balk the pitcher if R1 is fooled and is called out at first base.`
D. Balk, award R1 second base.
Question 28. R1, one out, 1-1 count. B2 is legally in the batter's box. B2 swings and misses and his
normal follow-through unintentionally strikes the catcher while the catcher is in the act of
throwing to second base in an unsuccessful attempt to retire R1.
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A. The batter is out, R1 is allowed to keep second base.
B. The batter is out and R1 is returned to first base.
C. The batter is not out, strike two and R1 stays at second base.
D. The batter is not out, strike two and R1 goes back to first base.
Question 29. R1, one out. Base hit. R1 is obstructed by F6 while the ball is in the air on a relay
from F4 to F5. BR is then thrown out at 2B.
A. R1 is awarded home and the BR is awarded third.
B. R1 is awarded second.
C. R1 is awarded third and the BR is awarded second.
D. The out at second stands.
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Question 30. R1, one out. The batter attempts to sacrifice R1 to second base. As the ball is rolling
foul, with no chance to roll back fair, the batter intentionally kicks the ball.
A. The defense must appeal this infraction prior to the next pitch or play.
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B. Nothing has happened, foul ball.
C. Intentional contact with an obvious foul ball requires a warning from the plate umpire.
D. Intentional contact with a foul ball results in the batter being declared out.
Question 31. R1, one out. The batter singles sharply to center. F5 tags R1 as he slides into third
but had obstructed him by blocking third base without having possession of the ball. The umpire
declares, "that's obstruction" . F5 then throws to F4 covering second base where BR is caught in
a rundown between first and second. F3 tags the BR and fires home where F2 tags R1, who had
broken for home during the rundown.
A. R1 is awarded home and the BR is awarded second.
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B. R1 is awarded home and the BR is declared out.
C. R1 and the BR are both declared out.
D. R1 is awarded third and the play should have been an immediate dead ball.
Question 32. R1, R2, 1 out. B1 hits a high pop-up near the first baseline. The umpire correctly
calls, "Infield fly, the batter is out, if fair." F4 calls off F3 but at the last second dives for the ball.
The ball hits F4 beyond first base, in the head in fair territory, deflects to F3's foot in foul territory
and then off the foot, finally touching foul ground. B1 proceeds to 2nd, R1 is thrown out at 3rd
before R2 touches home.
A. B1 is out, R1 is out, no runs score.
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B. B1 is out, R1 is out, R2 scores.
C. Foul ball.
D. Dead ball at the time of the drop. R1 and R2 are protected because of the infield fly rule.
Question 33. R1, R2, and R3. Two outs. B1 hits a home run. All runners cross home plate, but R1
misses second and is properly appealed for the third out.
A. Score two runs.
B. No runs may score
C. Score 3 runs.
D. This is not a "time play".
Question 34. R1, R2, and R3. Two outs. B1 hits a home run. All runners cross home plate, but R2
misses 3rd and is properly appealed for the third out.
A. Score two runs.
B. No runs may score
C. Score 3 runs.
D. This is a "time play".
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Question 35. R1, R2, no outs. Ground ball to F5 who gets R2 in a rundown. F6 obstructs R2 (it is
called). R2 avoids a tag and dives safely back into 2B. The BR has rounded first but notices R1
returning to first and then another rundown starts. Both R1 and the BR wind up standing on first.
The fielder tags the BR and when R1 steps off the bag, the fielder tags him.
A. Award R2 third and the BR and R1 are both called out.
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B. R1 is out and BR is awarded first base.
C. Award R2 third, R1 second and the BR first base.
D. Award R2 home, R1 third and the BR second base.
Question 36. R1, R2, one out, 3-2 count, bottom of the ninth, V-5, H-4. R1 and R2 are running on
the pitch. The batter hits a sharp ground ball between F3 and F4. F4 makes a great diving stop
on the ball, jumps to his feet and throws toward F3. The throw is wide. F3 deflects the ball
toward the first base dugout. R2 is half-way home and R1 has touched third base when the ball
enters the dugout.
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A. R1 is sent back to second base.
B. The batter runner is awarded first base.
C. R1 is awarded third base and the batter-runner is awarded second.
D. Award the base runners one base, from where they were when the ball entered the dead-ball
area, since the ball was deflected by F3.
Question 37. R1, R2, one out, score tied. From the set position, the pitcher does not come to a
complete and discernable stop. A balk is called. The batter singles on the 1-1 pitch. R2 is thrown
out at the plate for the second out. R1 comes to a complete stop before he reaches second base
and stands near the bag. The catcher throws to second base and forces R1 for the third out.
A. R1 and R2 are placed at second and third bases, respectively and the batter-runner is awarded
first base on the single.
B. All play stops immediately on the pitcher's balk.
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C. Legal play. The game continues into the next inning.
D. R2 is awarded third and R1 is awarded second on the balk. The batter is returned to the plate
with a 1-1 count.
Question 38. R1, R2, one out. B4 hits a high pop up between first base and the pitcher's mound.
The umpires call the infield fly correctly. Both F3 and F1 think the other is going to field the fly
ball. At the last second, F1 dives for the ball. It hits him on the head while the ball is over fair
territory, rebounds and hits F3 over foul territory and then touches the ground in foul territory.
B4 proceeds to second base while R1 is thrown out at third before R2 touches home.
A. The ball became dead at the time of the drop. R1 and R2 are protected because of the infield
fly rule.
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B. B4 is out, R1 is out, count R2's run.
C. Foul Ball. B4 is returned to the plate with an additional strike added to his previous count.
D. B4 is out, R1 is out and no run scores.
Question 39. R1, R2, R3, no outs. The batter hits a pop-up in a swirling breeze, which the umpires
call "infield fly" correctly. The infielder does not touch the ball and it hits the ground in front of
second base, bounces past the fielder and glances off R2's leg. R2 has one foot touching second
base. All runners advanced one base before the ball was retrieved.
A. The ball is dead when it touches R2.
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B. Legal play
C. The ball is dead and the batter-runner is out on the infield fly rule.
D. R2 is out for being hit with a batted ball.
Question 40. R1, R2, R3, one out. The pitching coach comes to the mound to talk with his pitcher.
After the pitching coach returns to the dugout the offensive coach sends in a pinch hitter. The
defensive team's head coach yells from the dugout to have his pitcher and first baseman switch
positions.
A. This is legal, but the new pitcher is not allowed any warm-up throws.
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B. This switch is illegal and should be denied by the umpire.
C. The switch is legal.
D. The switch is only legal if the defensive team has uncharged conferences remaining.
E. This switch constitutes a charged trip to the defensive team.
Question 41. R1, R2, R3, two outs. In the bottom of the 9th inning, tie score, B1 is walked to force
in the winning run. B1 touches first base, R3 touches home; however, R2 and R1 fail to touch 3rd
and 2nd, respectively. As the entire jubilant offensive team celebrates in front of their dugout,
the catcher throws the ball to the third baseman to appeal R2's failure to touch 3rd. The umpires
will:
A. Call R2 out, but score the run on a time play.
B. Refuse to acknowledge the appeal, score the run, game over.
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C. Call R2 out and cancel the run. Extra innings.
D. Allow R2 to return to touch third base.
Question 42. R1, R2, R3, two outs. The batter hits an inside-the-park home run. The defense
announces that it is appealing R1's missing third base. The pitcher contacts the rubber and steps
off legally. However, the pitcher throws the ball over the third baseman's head but the ball
stayed in live ball territory. The ball was retrieved and:
A. If the appeal on R1 is upheld, only two runs score.
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B. If the appeal on R1 is upheld, three runs score.
C. The defense cannot make a second appeal on R1 after having thrown the ball away on the
first appeal.
D. The defense has lost its right to appeal. The appeal is not allowed to continue.
Question 43. R1, R2, R3. B4 hits a double in the right center gap. Both R1 and R2 have missed
third base on their way to the plate. After playing action has ceased, the defense announces that
it will appeal R1's missing of third base. The pitcher contacts the rubber properly, steps off legally
and then throws the ball over the third baseman's head into dead ball territory. B4 advances to
third base on the overthrow. After the plate umpire has made a new ball ready for play, the
defense announces that it will appeal R2's missing of third base.
A. The umpire should allow both appeals.
B. The appeal on R2 is considered a legal appeal.
C. The batter-runner will be awarded home and the appeal on R2 will not be allowed.
D. The batter-runner will be awarded third base and the appeal on R2 will be allowed.
Question 44. R1, R2, score is 3-1 visitors, bottom of the ninth. Slow ground ball to F6's right
allows R1 to beat the throw to second base. F4's relay to first on the back end of the play is
ahead of the batter-runner's touching first base but is wide and goes into the first base dugout.
A. Award R2 and R1 home and place the batter-runner at second.
B. Award R2 home, R1 third and the batter-runner second base.
C. Award R2 and R1 home and place the batter-runner at third.
D. The ball is dead when it enters the dugout, R1 is at second, R2 is at third and the batterrunner is at first.
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Question 45. R1, R2, two outs. The next batter triples. R1 however, missed 3rd base on his way
home. On the appeal attempt, the defense throws the ball away but it remains in live ball
territory. The batter, who is standing on 3rd, scores easily. The defense retrieves the ball and
tries the appeal again.
A. The umpires will disallow the 2nd appeal.
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B. The 2nd throw to appeal R1's missing third base is considered a play.
C. The appealed out stands, but one run will score.
D. The appealed out stands, no runs score even though the batter advanced on the overthrow
on the first appeal.
Question 46. R1, R3, no outs, 1-1 count. The batter squares for a suicide squeeze but F1 pitches
out when he sees R3 beginning his movement towards home. The batter attempts to bunt the
ball but steps in front of the plate with his foot completely on the ground outside of the batter's
box. The pitch is fouled off. R3 crosses the plate and R1 advances to 2nd.
A. Call both R3 and the batter out and return R1 to first base for the batter's interference.
B. Call R3 out and return R1 to first and the batter continues to bat with a 1-2 count. Call the
runner nearest home plate out for the batter stepping out of the box to hit the ball.
C. Return R1 and R3 to their respective bases and call the batter out for illegally batting the ball. 8,-10
D. Return R1 and R3 to their respective bases at the time of the pitch.
Question 47. R1, R3, no outs, two strikes on the hitter. A pitched ball is swung at and missed. The
ball skips underneath the catcher's glove, bounces up and lodges in the umpire's clothing. R3
scores, R1 goes to third and the hitter attains first base.
A. The ball is dead immediately and all base runners return to the bases occupied at the time of
the pitch.
B. A one-base award for all base runners and the batter is out on strikes.
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C. The ball is a delayed dead ball.
D. The ball is dead immediately. R3 scores, R1 is returned to second base and the batter is
awarded first base.
Question 48. R1, R3, no outs. B6 gets a base hit with R3 scoring and R1 advancing to third base.
As the ball is being returned to the infield, the batter/runner attempts to advance to second and
is trapped in a rundown. During the rundown, the batter-runner is called out for interference. R1
has not touched home plate at the time of the interference.
A. R3 scores. The UIC may award R1 home if he feels he would have made it home had there
been no interference and the batter-runner is out.
B. R3 scores, R1 is returned to third and the batter-runner is out for interference.
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C. R3 scores but the defensive team may elect to have R1 called out instead of the batterrunner.
D. R3 and R1 both score and the batter/runner is called out.
Question 49. R1, R3, no outs. R1 is stealing and gets caught in a rundown and is obstructed. After
obstruction has been called on F4, R3 is thrown out at the plate.
A. The out on R3 stands.
B. R3 is awarded home since he was advancing to the plate when obstruction was called and R1
is awarded second base.
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C. R1 is returned to first base and R3 is awarded home.
Question 50. R1, R3, one out, 1-0 count on the hitter. R1 is stealing second. The batter swings,
misses and interferes with the catcher's throw. The home plate umpire calls the interference and
lets the play continue. The throw retires R1 but R3 scores easily.
A. The batter is called out and R1 is returned to first and R3 is returned to third on the
interference.
B. R1 is out, R3's run is counted and the count on the batter remains 1-0.
C. R1 is out and R3's run is counted.
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D. Both the batter and R1 are out for the batter's interference with the catcher. R3 is returned to
third base.
E. R1, The batter has fouled off the first two sacrifice bunt attempts. The batter attempts to bunt
a third time but pops it up where F2 makes the catch in foul territory. R1 was moving on the
pitch and F2's throw to first arrives before R1 can get back.
F. The batter is out and the ball is dead immediately.
G. R1 is not called out.
H. This results in a double play.
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I. The result is an immediate dead ball when the catcher touches the foul pop up.
Question 51. R1. The batter bunts the ball in fair territory. As he takes off for first base he tosses
his bat and it contacts the ball in fair territory hindering F2's try to make a play.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Immediate dead ball, the batter is out, all base runners return to their base at the TOP.
The ball is a delayed dead ball.
The play continues as the batter did not intentionally interfere.
The play should continue in case the defense might get a double play.
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Question 52. R1. F1 fails to stop before delivering the pitch. The base umpire properly calls a
"balk." The batter gets a base hit to centerfield. R1 advances to second but the batter believes
that the balk is an automatic dead ball, does not advance to first. The defense returns the ball to
the infield where F6 throws the ball to first base and appeals that the batter should be declared
out for not touching first base.
A. The appeal is irrelevant. The ball should have been declared dead immediately. B2 remains at
the plate. R1 is awarded second on the balk.
B. The appeal is granted. However, since B2 and R1 did not advance one base, the balk is
enforced. Award R1 second base and B2 remains at the plate with the count the same as it was
before the balk.
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C. The umpires should sustain the defensive appeal. The batter is out, R1 remains at second
base.
D. The appeal is unnecessary. Because the batter had the opportunity to advance and failed to
do so, he is called out for abandoning the bases. R1 remains at second. The balk is ignored.
Question 53. R1. F1 is in the set position. During his preliminary motion, F1 changes direction but
does not come to a complete and discernable stop and then steps back off the pitching rubber.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A ball is awarded to the batter because the pitcher did not deliver the pitch in 20 seconds.
R1 remains on first.
F1 has balked.
No balk, pitching sequence is begun anew.
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Question 54. R2 and R3 - 1 out. The batter has a count of 2 balls and 1 strike. Before the next
pitch, the umpire inadvertently announces the count as "1 and 2", but no one mentions the
error. On the next pitch the batter swings and misses and the catcher drops the ball. The batter
takes off for first and the catcher's throw sails into right field and both R2 and R3 score. Upon
realizing his error, the umpire should:
A. Keep the batter at first and score both runs
B. Score both runs and bring the batter back to the plate with a 2 balls, 2 strikes count.
C. Score R3, place R2 at second base and the batter at first base.
D. Since it was the umpires fault he should place the runners back at second and third, and bring
the batter back to the plate with a 2 and 1 count.
Question 55. R2 and R3, one out. The batter hits a double with R2 and R3 scoring. R3, missed the
plate. R2 properly touched home. Realizing that he missed the plate, R3 returns to touch it
before the catcher appeals.
A. R2's run counts, even if the defense appeals R3's missing of home plate.
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B. R3 is allowed to return to touch home plate.
C. The defense does not have to appeal R3's missing of home plate. The umpire will call out R3
without an appeal.
D. Both runs score with or without an appeal.
Question 56. R2 is attempting to score on a base hit. As R2 approaches home plate, the throw
from F9 is up the third base line causing F2 to move up the baseline in order to catch the ball. As
the ball is approximately 10 feet from F2 and he is preparing to glove the ball, he collides with R2
and both are knocked to the ground. F1, backing up the play, picks up the ball and tags R2 before
he can touch home base.
A. This is a legal play and R1 is called out on the tag by F1 and is ejected if the slide is deemed
flagrant.
B. This is a legal play and R2 is called out on the tag by F1.
C. This is obstruction by F2 and R1 is awarded home.
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D. This is interference by R1 and he is called out immediately.
Question 57. R2, no outs. On a 3-2 pitch to the batter, the pitch is called ball four and it gets by
the catcher and is rolling towards the 1st base dugout. As the catcher attempts to retrieve the
ball, he inadvertently deflects the ball into the dugout.
A. The ball is dead and each player is awarded one base.
B. R2 is awarded home and the batter is awarded second.
C. R2 is awarded home and the batter remains at first base.
D. R2 is awarded third and the batter is awarded second.
Question 58. R2, no outs. The batter bunts the ball down the third base line. F1 and F5 hover
over the ball (hoping it will go foul). The ball stays fair, hits third base and then hits R2 who has
advanced to and is standing on third base.
A. Two base award.
B. The runner is out because the ball has not passed a fielder.
C. The runner is not out because he is in contact with the base.
D. The runner is not out because F1 and F5 chose not to make a play on the ball.
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Question 59. R2, one out. The batter has just faked a bunt and the count is now 1-1. The catcher
is attempting to return the pitch to the pitcher when the return toss hits the batter's bat and
goes into centerfield. B1 is in his box. R2 touches third base and advances to the plate where he
is thrown out by a wide margin..
A. Call interference on the batter and call him out. Umpires cannot rule on intent. Return R2 to
2nd base.
B. This is not interference. The ball remains in play and the result of the play stands.
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C. This is not interference. The ball becomes dead when it goes into center field. Award R2
home.
D. This is interference without a play and should be penalized.
Question 60. R2, one out. The batter singles up the middle and R2 attempts to score. The plate
umpire has executed his mechanics perfectly and is ready for a possible collision tag. He notices
there is a small portion of the plate available to the base runner. R2 does not slide to the open
portion of the plate but veers toward the catcher and makes contact above the waist after the
catcher has caught the ball. The contact was not flagrant but the base runner did not make a
legitimate attempt to reach the plate but instead, attempted to dislodge the ball. The catcher
dropped the ball on the collision.
A. The runner is safe and the ball remains live.
B. The base runner is out and ejected and the ball is dead
C. The base runner is out and the ball is dead.
D. The runner is out and the ball remains live.
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Question 61. R2, R3, two outs. The pitcher bobbles a come-backer and seeing that he has no play
at 1B, throws to F5 who tags out R2. However, R2 was obstructed by F6 on his way to third. The
BR rounds first base too wide and F5 throws behind the BR and the BR is called out.
A. If R3 has not touched home when the BR is called out, the run would not count.
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B. R2 is out for the third out. The other action occurred after the side had been retired.
C. The ball is "dead" on the obstruction of R2 by F6. Score R3, award R2 third and award BR
second if he had touched first before the obstruction of R2.
D. Inning is over, the out stands for the third out.
Question 62. R2, the batter singles. F2 blocks the plate as R2 begins his slide. R2 contacts F2 just
before the ball arrives but cannot reach home and is tagged out.
A. The play stands. The ball was near enough so that F2 had to occupy his position while fielding
the ball.
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B. F2 is guilty of obstruction.
C. Award the batter second base.
D. Award the batter third base.
Question 63. R2, two outs. B4 singles. The batter-runner has touched first at the time the
outfielder releases the ball. The catcher has caught the ball when R2 slides and knocks the ball
out of the catcher's glove. The ball goes into a dead ball area. All aspects of the play at the plate
are legal. The batter-runner has touched second prior to the ball rolling into a dead ball area.
A. R2 is the third out for malicious contact. The ball is dead immediately.
B. R2 scores and B4 is awarded third base.
C. R2 scores and B4 is awarded home.
D. R2 scores and B4 remains at second base.
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Question 64. R3, R2, no outs. After fielding a ground ball, the shortstop's throw is in time for the
catcher to receive the ball and tag out R3. Prior to R3 touching home plate, he slides maliciously
into the catcher in an attempt to dislodge the ball. R2 moves up to third but had not touched
third when the contact occurred. The batter-runner takes second base in all the confusion.
A. R3 is out, R2 remains at third, the ball remains "live."
B. R3 is out and ejected. The ball is dead immediately. R2 is returned to second base and the
batter-runner stays at first base.
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C. R3 is out and ejected. This is an immediate dead ball, R2 is left at third and the batter-runner
is placed at first base.
D. This is a delayed dead ball situation. R3 is out. R2 remains at third and the batter-runner
remains at first.
Question 65. R3, two outs, bottom of seventh. B4's slow ground ball to F5 is fielded and thrown
to first base in time beat B4 by a step but F3 cannot hold the ball. B4 has touched the base but
does not see F3 drop the ball. Thinking he is out, he continues jogging to the outfield where he is
awaiting a teammate to bring him his glove because he thinks he is the third out.
A. B4 is out and R3's run does not count.
B. B4 is out on appeal for overunning or oversliding first base and failing to return immediately
and he or the base is tagged.
C. B4 is allowed to return to first base since the umpire had failed to make it clear that he was
out. The run by R3 counts.
D. B4 is out for abandonment for leaving the infield but R3 scores on a time play.
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Question 66. R3. There is a line drive down the third base line that touches R3 while the ball is
over foul territory.
A. No interference, foul ball.
B. This can be interference if the third baseman had a chance to catch the ball.
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C. This is interference unless R3 is touching third when the ball hit him.
D. The batter is awarded first base and R3 is out.
Question 67. Regarding the color of the pitcher's glove:
A. No white or gray lettering is allowed.
B. White or gray lettering is allowed if, in the umpire's judgment, it is not distracting to the
hitter.
C. The overall color of the glove is the spirit and intent of the rule.
D. Both B and C are correct.
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Question 68. Runners on 1st and 3rd. R1 is stealing when the batter hits a Texas Leaguer that
falls in short right field. F4 retrieves the ball and throws the ball into the 1st base dugout in his
attempt to retire the slow B1. At the time of F4's throw, R1 had reached and touched 2nd base.
A. Score R3 and R1 and put BR at third.
B. Score R3, put R1 at third and BR at 2nd.
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C. Score both R3 and R1 and put BR at second.
Question 69. Team A has a DH batting in the 6th spot of their lineup. While on defense in the 7th
inning, the manager of team A brings in a new pitcher, moves the replaced pitcher to right field
and takes the original right fielder out of the game.
A. The new pitcher does not need to bat - the DH is still in effect.
B. The pitcher moved to right field bats in the spot of the DH.
C. The replaced right fielder may stay in and become the DH.
D. The pitcher moved to right field bats in the replaced right-fielder's spot and the new pitcher
hits in the DH spot.
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Question 70. Ten-man lineup. In the top of the eighth inning, the pitcher is put in to pinch run for
a slower runner. A new DH is also inserted into the lineup. Is this legal?
A. No, slow runners need a chance to score as well.
B. Yes, because the DH spot will not come up for six more batters.
C. No, the pitcher is allowed to substitute for that position player and a new pitcher is
announced at the time of the substitution. The new pitcher will then bat in the position in the
batting order of the replaced postion player. The DH position is eliminated for the remainder of
the game.
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D. Yes, because the pitcher is also allowed to pinch hit.
Question 71. The 20-second time limit (or clock) begins when the:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The pitcher makes contact with the rubber as he is preparing to get his sign from the catcher.
Immediately after the umpire calls the pitch.
Pitcher receives the ball on the mound.
Appendix F
When the catcher gives the sign for the next pitch.
Question 72. The bases are empty and the pitch clock shows only three seconds left before a
penalty is enforced. Though prompted by the umpire to enter the batter's box, the batter has yet
to enter the box to prepare to hit. The 20-second time expires.
A. A strike is called on the batter for violating the 20-second pitch clock rule.
Appendix F
B. The batter is ejected if this was his second violation of the 20-second pitch clock rule.
C. The batter is warned the first time he violates the rule and is penalized for each violation
thereafter.
D. There is no penalty as the umpire will allow both the pitcher and batter time to "reset" before
the next pitch.
Question 73. The bases are empty. B1 check swings and hits a dribbler toward first base. F2 clears
the plate area first as both B1 and F2 run in the same direction towards first base. However, F1
fields the ball near the 45-foot lane, in fair territory. Seeing the pitcher will get to the ball before
him, F2 stops, straddling the foul line and B1 runs into him. F1 throws to F3 for the out.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Play stands, the catcher has the same right to attempt to field the ball as the pitcher.
Play stands, the batter initiated contact on the catcher from behind.
Obstruction, award B1 first base.
Obstruction, award B1 second base.
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Question 74. The bases are loaded and the batter hits a double. R2 and R1 both have missed
third base on their way to the plate. At the conclusion of the playing action, the defense
announces that it will appeal R1's missing third base. The pitcher contacts the rubber properly
and steps off legally. However, his throw is over the third baseman's head and goes into dead ball
territory. After the plate umpire has made a new ball ready for play, the defense announces that
it will appeal R2's missing of third base.
A. This is to be considered a legal appeal.
B. The batter-runner will be awarded third base and the appeal on R2 will be allowed
C. The batter-runner will be awarded home and the appeal on R2 will not be allowed.
D. The umpire's should allow both appeals in the order the defense announces.
Question 75. The coach comes to the mound and makes a pitching change. When the reliever
arrives at the mound, he is given instructions by his coach, who then leaves the dirt area on his
way back to the dugout. About halfway to the foul line, the coach stops and starts back towards
the mound to give his pitcher further instructions.
A. The plate umpire should not charge the coach with another trip.
B. The plate umpire should attempt to stop the coach from going back to the mound, much in
the same fashion as when a coach attempts to visit the mound a second time with the same
batter at the plate.
C. The plate umpire should not attempt to stop the coach from making a second trip.
Question 76. The halted game rule was in effect prior to the start of the game. During the sixth
inning of a close game, substitute S1 was written into the UIC's lineup card, was announced, and
proceeded to the mound to take his warm-up throws. The rain comes hard and the game is
stopped prior to S1 facing a batter.
A. S1 may be moved to another defensive position prior to his completing pitching to one batter
when play is resumed.
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B. S1 must complete his pitching to the initial batter he was due to face when play was halted.
C. Even if he is not injured, S1 may be replaced by S2.
D. If S1 is replaced by S2 prior to pitching to 1 hitter, S1 does not lose his eligibility to return to
the contest in any capacity.
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Question 77. The pitch clock is paused for any of the following reasons, except:
A. A fielder is delayed in returning to his position after attempting to field a foul ball.
B. The pitcher disengages the pitching rubber.
Appendix F
C. The pitcher is delayed in returning to the dirt circle because he was backing up a play.
D. The batter is delayed in returning to the dirt area around home plate following his running out
of a foul ball.
Question 78. The pitcher's glove must:
A. Be two-tone black and gray.
B. Not have any white logo even if the umpire does not deem it distracting.
C. Be any color except gray or white.
D. Be black or brown.
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Question 79. The starting pitcher has been warned once for violating the 20-second pitch clock
rule. He is removed as the pitcher in the second inning. The new pitcher immediately violates the
20-second pitch clock rule.
A. No penalty "ball" is issued but the new pitcher receives his warning for violating the 20second rule and any further violation will result in a ball being awarded to the hitter.
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B. Regardless of the number of pitchers who follow the second pitcher, no other warnings will be
issued and penalties will be enforced with all future violations of the 20-second clock rule.
C. Warnings issued for violations of the 20-second clock rule are considered "team warnings"
and apply to all subsequent pitchers.
D. A ball is awarded to the batter because the old pitcher had already been warned once for
violating the 20-second rule.
Question 80. The starting pitcher is replaced in the top of the fifth inning as the pitcher and is
moved to right field. From his outfield position, the removed pitcher blasts the home plate
umpire and is ejected by the first base umpire.
A. One game suspension
B. Two game suspension
C. Four game suspension
D. No suspension, just a routine ejection for the remainder of that game.
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Question 81. The starting pitcher is replaced in the top of the ninth inning after giving up a home
run that broke a 1-1 tie. As he is leaving the field, the player blasts the home plate umpire and is
ejected.
A. One game suspension
B. Two game suspension
C. Four game suspension
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D. No suspension, just a routine ejection for the remainder of that game.
Question 82. Two outs. B9 bats in place of the proper batter, B8, and grounds out to end the
inning. The defensive team did not notice the improper batter and leaves the field.
A. If B8 leads off the next inning, B8 is not batting out of order.
B. B1 is the batter that should be leading off the next inning if there was no appeal.
C. B9 should be the next proper batter to lead off the next inning.
D. The defensive team can appeal batting out-of-order from the previous half-inning if the next
half-inning hasn't started.
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Question 83. Umpire jurisdiction, as it relates to personal confrontations and unsportsmanlike
conduct directed at the officiating crew begins:
A. When the umpires enter the game site and ends when the last out is recorded.
B. When the umpires check the bats and helmets and ends when the umpires leave the game
site.
C. When the umpire receives the lineup cards at home plate and ends when the last out is
recorded.
D. When the umpires enter the game site and ends when the umpires leave the game site.
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Question 84. What is the penalty for the first violation by the defense of the new 20-second clock
protocol?
A. A team warning is issued. Any subsequent violation by any pitcher of that team results in a
ball being awarded to the first batter of that inning.
B. A warning is issued that applies only to that pitcher. The initial violation by other pitchers
from that team is also penalized with a warning.
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C. The pitcher and coach are ejected after a warning.
D. A ball is awarded to the first batter.
Question 85. What is the penalty for the first violation by the defense of the new 90-second pitch
clock protocol?
A. A ball is awarded to the first batter.
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B. The pitcher is ejected if this is his second violation.
C. A team warning is issued. Any subsequent violation by any pitcher of that team results in a
ball being awarded to the first batter of that inning.
D. A warning is issued that only applies to that pitcher. The initial violation by other pitchers
from that team is also penalized with a warning.
Question 86. What is the penalty for the pitcher violating the 20-second rule?
A. Warn the pitcher and then award a ball to the hitter on the next violation of the 20-second
rule.
B. Warn the pitcher twice and then award a ball to the hitter.
C. Award a ball to the batter.
D. Warn the pitcher, award a ball to the hitter on the second occurance and then eject the
pitcher on the third.
Appendix F
Question 87. What should you do when you see a pitcher begin his windup with his non-pivot
foot entirely in front of the pivot foot and his shoulders square to the third base foul line instead
of to the batter?
A. Call time and warn the pitcher that he needs to have his shoulders square to the batter and
his non-pivot foot even with or behind his pivot foot.
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B. Call time and call it an illegal pitch.
C. Nothing, wait for the opposing team to complain.
D. Nothing, but let his coach know at the end of the inning that he cannot do it.
Question 88. When a pitcher chooses to wear a neoprene sleeve he must:
A. Wear neoprene sleeves on both arms.
B. The pitcher can only wear a neoprene sleeve if all the other defensive players are wearing
one.
C. Wear a uniform undershirt over the neoprene sleeve that is of the same color as that of his
teammates.
D. Choose a sleeve that matches the color of the undershirts of the other defensive players on
the field.
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Question 89. When a relief pitcher enters the game he is allowed:
A. Only the number of pitches he can throw in the 90-second or 108-second time frame.
B. The 90-second clock is started at the time the relief pitcher reaches the dirt area of the
mound.
C. Even though the pitch clock is running, the relief pitcher is allowed eight warm-up throws
without penalty.
D. 90-seconds to get in his eight warm-up pitches.
Appendix F
Question 90. Which is not true regarding the DH Rule?
A. The DH can bat only for the starting pitcher and himself.
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B. The DH can bat for any replaced pitcher.
C. The DH can bat in any spot in the lineup.
D. The DH can also be the starting pitcher and stay in the game and bat after being replaced as
the pitcher.
E. A pinch hitter that bats for the DH can enter the game to pitch and subsequently be relieved as
the pitcher and continue to bat for the new pitcher.
Question 91. Which of the following calls is not subject to the "Getting the Call Right"
philosophy?
A. A batted ball that leaves the field for a ground-rule double or home run.
B. A ball that is dropped or juggled after a tag or force play.
C. A catch/no-catch with less than two outs and with runners on base.
D. A balk called with the pitcher's pivot foot off the rubber.
Appendix E
Question 92. Which of the following is not true regarding suspensions for abuse of game officials
or umpires?
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A. For bumping (second offense)- ejection and a five game suspension.
B. For intentionally spitting or spewing (first offense) - ejection and a three game suspension.
C. For verbal abuse (first offense) - ejection and a three game suspension.
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D. For fighting (third offense) - ejection and suspension for remainder of season.
Question 93. Which of the following situations or plays cannot lead to an umpire conference for
the purpose of 'getting the call right'.
A. Spectator interference plays.
B. Cases in which a foul tip is dropped or trapped by the catcher.
C. A possible pulled foot by a fielder.
D. Decisions regarding whether a hit ball is a home run or ground rule double.
E. Plays where the calling umpire erred because he did not see a ball dropped or juggled.
F. Plays where a foul fly ball is caught or not caught.
G. None of the above
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Question 94. Which of the following statements is true?
A. A player may never throw from dead ball territory.
B. All lines that designate dead ball territory are in fact part of the dead ball territory.
C. All lines that designate dead ball territory are in fact part of the live ball territory
Question 95. With no one on base, after "time" has been called, when does the "paused" pitch
clock restart?
A. When the pitcher gets on the rubber and is ready to get his sign.
B. When the plate umpire points the ball back into play.
C. When the defensive player returns to his position.
D. When the batter gets reset in the batter's box.
Question 96. With no-one on base, the catcher requests "time" to go to the mound and talk to
his pitcher.
A. The 20-second pitch clock continues to run during the time the catcher goes to the mound.
B. The 20-second pitch clock is reset after the catcher has concluded his mound visit and has
returned to the catcher's box.
C. The 20-second pitch clock is paused while the catcher talks with his pitcher.
D. The 20-second pitch clock is reset once the catcher has concluded his mound visit and reaches
the dirt area around home plate.
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Appendix F
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