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WVSSAC 2018-19 NFHS Baseball Part II Test Questions
with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
In the fifth inning, Smith reports to the plate umpire to pinch-hit for
Jones. The plate umpire checks the lineup card and sees that Smith is
not listed as a possible substitute. The plate umpire will:
a. Allow Smith to pinch-hit for Jones, make the change on the lineup
card and inform the opposing team.
b. Not allow the substitution since Smith was not listed as a possible
substitute.
c. Not allow the substitution and restrict the head coach to the bench
for the duration of the game.
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d. Allow Smith to pinch-hit provided the opposing team has no
objections. Answer: a. Allow Smith to pinch-hit for Jones, make the
change on the lineup card and inform the opposing team.
At the time of the pitch, the following fielders must be in fair ground:
a. All fielders must be in fair ground.
b. All fielders except for the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box.
c. All fielders, except for the first baseman.
d. No fielders are required to be in fair ground. Answer: b. All fielders
except for the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box.
If a media area is to be used:
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a. It shall be established before the game begins.
b. The home team or game management shall designate a lined area
for the media.
c. It is considered dead-ball area.
d. A, B and C. Answer: d. A, B and C.
To start the game, the umpire shall be provided:
a. A minimum of one baseball.
b. A minimum of two baseballs.
c. A minimum of three baseballs.
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d. A minimum of one dozen baseballs. Answer: c. A minimum of
three baseballs.
Bats that are not made of a single piece of wood shall:
a. Meet the BESR performance standard.
b. Meet the BBCOR performance standard.
c. Be approved by the umpires during a pre-game bat check. Answer:
b. Meet the BBCOR performance standard.
Bats that become broken, cracked or dented during the course of a play
shall be removed and:
a. The batter shall be declared out.
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WVSSAC 2018-19 NFHS Baseball Part II Test Questions
with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
In the fifth inning, Smith reports to the plate umpire to pinch-hit for
Jones. The plate umpire checks the lineup card and sees that Smith is
not listed as a possible substitute. The plate umpire will:
a. Allow Smith to pinch-hit for Jones, make the change on the lineup
card and inform the opposing team.
b. Not allow the substitution since Smith was not listed as a possible
substitute.
c. Not allow the substitution and restrict the head coach to the bench
for the duration of the game.
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d. Allow Smith to pinch-hit provided the opposing team has no
objections. Answer: a. Allow Smith to pinch-hit for Jones, make the
change on the lineup card and inform the opposing team.
At the time of the pitch, the following fielders must be in fair ground:
a. All fielders must be in fair ground.
b. All fielders except for the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box.
c. All fielders, except for the first baseman.
d. No fielders are required to be in fair ground. Answer: b. All fielders
except for the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box.
If a media area is to be used:
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a. It shall be established before the game begins.
b. The home team or game management shall designate a lined area
for the media.
c. It is considered dead-ball area.
d. A, B and C. Answer: d. A, B and C.
To start the game, the umpire shall be provided:
a. A minimum of one baseball.
b. A minimum of two baseballs.
c. A minimum of three baseballs.
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d. A minimum of one dozen baseballs. Answer: c. A minimum of
three baseballs.
Bats that are not made of a single piece of wood shall:
a. Meet the BESR performance standard.
b. Meet the BBCOR performance standard.
c. Be approved by the umpires during a pre-game bat check. Answer:
b. Meet the BBCOR performance standard.
Bats that become broken, cracked or dented during the course of a play
shall be removed and:
a. The batter shall be declared out.
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