The Blue In You: Baseball Umpire Quiz!

In most professional leagues, 3 strikes result in a strikeout.

The catcher's main role is to receive the pitch if the batter does not make contact with it.

In most professional leagues, receiving four balls results in a Base on balls.

The pitcher's main role is to throw the ball towards home plate with the goal of getting the batter out.

In most professional leagues, 3 outs end a half inning.

The second baseman covers the area to the first-base side of second base and provides backup for the first baseman in bunt situations.

The shortstop fills the critical gap between second and third bases, especially where right-handed batters typically hit ground balls. They also cover second or third base and the near part of left field.

The third baseman's primary requirement is a strong throwing arm, in order to make the long throw across the infield to the first baseman.

The first baseman's primary responsibility is making plays at first base, especially on ground balls hit to the other infielders.

The outfielders, left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder, are so named from the catcher's perspective looking out onto the field. They attempt to prevent the baserunners from scoring.