The Blue In You: Baseball Umpire Quiz!

10 Questions | By ColoradojUMP | Last updated: Sep 12, 2019

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Do you have what it takes to be a baseball umpire? After all, the umpire is the only person who can officiate the game, enforce rules and regulations from the very beginning to the end. It's quite cool yet a challenging job. So, if you are into it, then take the test and find out!

Questions and Answers

1.

An umpire calls "Obstruction" on...
- A.
  
  The offense.
- B.
  
  The defense.
- C.
  
  Either the offense or the defense, depending on the play.
- D.
  
  Either the offense, the defense, or the umpire, depending on the play.
2.

In baseball, a "tie" goes to the runner.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The "plate" umpire should overrule his partner in situations where an incorrect call was made.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

A good umpire always ignores players who heckle him, and walks away from a coach or manager who wants to argue.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The batter's hands are "part of his bat," and if a pitch hits him in hand, he is not awarded 1st base.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The infield fly rule cannot apply to a fly ball which lands on the outfield grass.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A batter found to have too much pine tar on his bat should be ejected immediately.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Ejecting a player, coach, or manager is something a good umpire never has to do. The best umpires have a "thick skin."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

A "balk" call requires that a "ball" be awarded the batter currently at bat.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

If a fielder holds a batted ball for 3 seconds, it is considered a "catch."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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