Little League Umpire Test 4

1. 40) The shortstop overthrows the first baseman when attempting to retire the batter-runner. The ball accidentally hits the first base coach and rolls up the right field line and the batter-runner advances to second base. The defensive manager believes the runner should be out for the interference of the first base coach. (Rule 5.08)

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2. 35) The winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning can score even if the third out of the inning is a result of a force play. (Rule 4.09(a))

True

False

According to Rule 4.09(a), the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning cannot score if the third out of the inning is a result of a force play. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

Explanation

According to Rule 4.09(a), the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning cannot score if the third out of the inning is a result of a force play. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

3. 33) When the ball is put in play at the start of, or during a game, the fielders can be in fair or foul territory. (Rule 4.03)

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4. 32) A long fly ball down the right field foul line is very near the fence. The right fielder charges over to the fence and reaches up and is about to catch the ball out over the playing field when a spectator reaches across the fence and tries for a souvenir ball. The fan misses the ball but knocks it out of the right fielder’s glove. The umpire calls the batter out because of the spectator interference. (Rule 3.16)

True

False

The correct answer is true because according to Rule 3.16, if a spectator interferes with a fielder who is attempting to catch a fly ball, the batter is called out. In this scenario, the right fielder was about to catch the ball when the spectator reached across the fence and knocked it out of the fielder's glove. Therefore, the batter is indeed out due to spectator interference.

Explanation

The correct answer is true because according to Rule 3.16, if a spectator interferes with a fielder who is attempting to catch a fly ball, the batter is called out. In this scenario, the right fielder was about to catch the ball when the spectator reached across the fence and knocked it out of the fielder's glove. Therefore, the batter is indeed out due to spectator interference.

5. The batter steps into the batter's box and promptly strokes a single on the first pitch.

True

False

If the batter steps into the batter’s box and immediately hits a single on the first pitch, then yes, the statement is true. A single in baseball refers to when the batter hits the ball and safely reaches first base without any fielding errors or fielder's choices. This outcome is valid and possible on the very first pitch of an at-bat.

Explanation

If the batter steps into the batter’s box and immediately hits a single on the first pitch, then yes, the statement is true. A single in baseball refers to when the batter hits the ball and safely reaches first base without any fielding errors or fielder's choices. This outcome is valid and possible on the very first pitch of an at-bat.

6. 34) The Dunnellon Little League elects to use the continuous batting order in their Major Division for the upcoming season. During a game one of the teams has a player that must leave the game early for a school function. The other manager tells the umpire that the player’s spot in the batting order is always an out when it is that player’s turn to bat. (Rule 4.04)

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7. 37) Game time is 6 p.m. and one of the teams only has 8 players but knows that the 9th player is on the way. The umpire starts the game with only 8 players hoping to insert the 9th player in the last spot in the batting order when the player arrives. (Rule 4.16)

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8. 39) The game is over and that night the manager of the losing team realizes that the winning team used a pitcher that did not have any more innings left for the week. The manager writes up a report and gets it to the league President within 24 hours. The President does not allow the protest. (Rule 4.19(d))

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False

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9. 38) During a game one of the teams lose a player to a family function late in the game. This puts that team down to eight players. The umpire says the game is ended and the Board of Directors will make a decision concerning whether it is a forfeit or not. (Rule 4.17)

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False

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10. 36) A manager consistently starts the base runners early in violation of rule 7.13. The umpires warn the manager that any more violations of this rule can and will result in a forfeit. (Rule 4.15)

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