NCAA 2024 Baseball Rules Quiz WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ GRADE A LATEST 2024
1. Legal or illegal--A pitcher, with nobody on base, comes to a set position, holding
the ball in both hands in front of their body. The pitcher then takes a step backward
with the non-pivot foot and another step forward towards home plate to deliver the
pitch. (If illegal, explain why): Illegal
2. Bases loaded, one out, 1-1 count on the batter. On the next pitch, R3 attempts
to steal home and is hit by the pitch as he slides into home plate.: Call the pitch and
the ball becomes dead. R3 scores. R1 and R2 advance one base without liability to be
put out.
3. The home team's starting lineup lists Baker as the DH, but Smith comes to bat
for him unannounced in the first inning. Smith hits a single and is on first base when
the visiting team's head coach appeals to the home plate umpire that Baker did not
bat one time as DH. What is the proper administration of this rule?: Baker is declared
out but can remain in the game and bat in the proper turn the next time through the
order. Smith remains an eligible substitute for later in the game. All other runners
return to bases occupied before action by the improper batter.
4. T/F--B1 hits a bounding ball into the right field corner. A spectator leans out
onto the playing field and scoops up the ball. B1 is an extremely fast runner. The
umpire crew has the option of placing the runner at third base if they think he would
have obtained that base without the spectator interference. (if false, why is it false?):
True
5. T/F--Without the use of Video Review, the umpire crew can review "catch/no
catch" situations when a fair batted ball is hit into the outfield or on any foul ball. If a
call is changed, the crew chief can place the runners using conservative judgment
where they believe the runners would have advanced had the original call been made
correctly. (If false, why is it false?): True
6. R1 slides into second base, making contact with F4. The two players exchange
comments that turns into a potential altercation.: Coaches are allowed to enter the
field to help control the situation and prevent further unsportsmanlike conduct.
7. With R1 on first, R2 on second and one out, B4 bunts a ball high into the air
between F1 and F2. F1 easily settles under the ball but allows it to fall to the
ground untouched. F1 picks up the ball and the defense turns an easy double
play.: The play stands. This is a double play
8. R1 and R3, no one out. The pitcher comes set and R1 starts running toward 2nd
base. F1 turns and runs toward R1 to attempt a play on the runner and does not
throw the ball. Both runners return without advancing to the next base or being
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, put out. Which of the following is FALSE?: If the pitcher has already used the reset
for this at-bat and this situation occurs, it is a balk and both runners advance one
base.
9. R1 and R2, 2 outs, 2-1 count on B5. B5 hits a high pop fly that is coming down near
the third base foul line. F5 is attempting to catch the pop fly a few steps in foul
territory. As he adjusts his position by moving a little closer to the foul line, R2
runs into him while attempting to score from second base. The ball drops to the
ground in foul territory. Which of the following statements is FALSE?: B5's at-bat
is over and B6 will be the first batter the next inning.
10. T/F--Without the use of Video Review, the umpire crew can get together and
review a hit by pitch situation when a partner may have additional information
that could lead to a proper ruling. (if false, why is it false?): True
11. R2, one out. The pitcher comes set and then throws the ball to F6 (shortstop) who
is playing in his regular position and who is not moving toward second base in an
attempt to retire R2.: This is a violation of the 20-second action time limit for not
making a pickoff throw in an attempt to retire the runner. A "ball" is added to the
count on the batter.
12. T/F--Backswing interference following a swing and a miss by the batter always
causes the ball to become dead immediately. (if false, why is it false?): False
13. B1 is granted time to talk to his third-base coach. While they are conferring, the
defensive's team pitching coach comes out to talk with the pitcher. As the
offensive conference concludes, the defensive coach returns to his dugout.: Both
conferences are charged.
14. T/F--A device such as an Apple watch or cell phone can be used to send or receive
pitch or play signals. (if false, why is it false?): False
15. With R3 on third base and one out, B3 hits a pop-up foul down the third-base line.
F5 makes the catch near his dugout and then steps inside with one foot.: The
batter is out, the ball is dead, and R3 is awarded home.
16. Daniel is listed as the DH for the pitcher, Baker, in the third spot in the batting
lineup. In the fourth inning, Baker bats when it is Daniel's time to bat and hits a
single.: This move is legal. Baker can become the P/DH and continue to bat in the
third spot.
17. A player and the head coach from the home team have been warned in the third
inning for an unsportsmanlike action directed toward an opponent such as those
listed in Rule 5-17. In the fifth inning, another incident occurs, and a home team
player is ejected. If another unsportsmanlike act by the home team occurs later in
the game, what is the penalty?: Eject the offending player and the head coach.
18. T/F--Per the force-play-slide rule, on any force play the runner, in the vicinity of
the base, must slide on the ground before the base and in a direct line between
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