Baseball Terms: Balks and Sacrifice Flies Quiz

Question 1

What happens when a pitcher commits a 'balk'?

A The pitcher is ejected

B The inning ends immediately

C The batter gets a free strike

D The runners on base advance one base

Question 2

What is a 'sacrifice fly'?

A A home run hit with runners on base

B A bunt that results in an out

C A ball that hits the umpire

D A ball hit high in the air that allows a runner to score after the catch

Question 3

Which player is responsible for committing a balk?

A The batter

B The catcher

C The pitcher

D The shortstop

Question 4

Does a batter get an 'at-bat' recorded if they hit a successful sacrifice fly?

A Only if they reach base

B No

C Only if there are two outs

D Yes

Question 5

Which of these is a common reason for a balk call?

A The pitcher throwing too hard

B The pitcher failing to come to a complete stop before throwing

C The pitcher dropping the ball

D The pitcher shouting at the batter

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