WVSSAC Baseball 2025 Pt. 2 Test with
Solutions
Jones comes to pinch-hit in the fifth inning. The plate umpire checks the lineup card and finds
that Jones is not listed on the card. The plate umpire shall:
a. Not allow Jones to hit.
b. Restrict Jones' head coach to the bench for failure to list all substitutes.
c. Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on the lineup card.
d. Allow the substitution, but issue a warning to the head coach. Correct Ans-C
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. Correct Ans-B
If a media area is to be used:
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. Correct Ans-D
,Bats that become broken, cracked or dented during the course of a play shall be removed and:
a. The batter shall be declared out.
b. The coach shall be restricted to the bench.
c. There is no additional penalty.
d. Both A and B. Correct Ans-C
During the pregame conference:
a. The defense may have its pitcher taking warm-up pitches while on the pitching mound.
b. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped.
c. It is mandatory that all coaches and captains be present.
d. Since everyone knows the importance of playing nicely, any mention of expecting good
sporting behavior is not needed. Correct Ans-B
A foul tip is a batted ball that:
a. Goes directly to the catcher's hands and is legally caught by the catcher.
b. Counts as a strike and the ball becomes dead.
c. Bounces off the catcher and is then caught by the pitcher.
d. A, B, and C. Correct Ans-A
An infield fly is a fair fly ball that is hit before there are two outs and at a time when at least first
and second bases are occupied and:
a. Can be a line drive.
, b. Can be an attempted bunt.
c. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort.
d. Must be caught over the area of the infield grass. Correct Ans-C
Offensive malicious contact is defined as being:
a. Obstruction.
b. Interference.
c. Depends on the runner who committed the act.
d. Nothing. Correct Ans-B
Follow-through interference occurs when:
a. The pitcher's arm motion distracts the batter.
b. The catcher's mitt is contacted during the swing.
c. The batter contacts the catcher prior to the time of the pitch.
d. The bat hits the catcher after the batter has swung at a pitch and hinders action at home
plate or the catcher's attempt to play on a runner. Correct Ans-D
Which of the following statements on obstruction is correct:
a. The ball is delayed dead.
b. Obstruction is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner.
c. Obstruction occurs when a fielder without possession of the ball denies access to the base
the runner is attempting to achieve.
Solutions
Jones comes to pinch-hit in the fifth inning. The plate umpire checks the lineup card and finds
that Jones is not listed on the card. The plate umpire shall:
a. Not allow Jones to hit.
b. Restrict Jones' head coach to the bench for failure to list all substitutes.
c. Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on the lineup card.
d. Allow the substitution, but issue a warning to the head coach. Correct Ans-C
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. Correct Ans-B
If a media area is to be used:
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. Correct Ans-D
,Bats that become broken, cracked or dented during the course of a play shall be removed and:
a. The batter shall be declared out.
b. The coach shall be restricted to the bench.
c. There is no additional penalty.
d. Both A and B. Correct Ans-C
During the pregame conference:
a. The defense may have its pitcher taking warm-up pitches while on the pitching mound.
b. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped.
c. It is mandatory that all coaches and captains be present.
d. Since everyone knows the importance of playing nicely, any mention of expecting good
sporting behavior is not needed. Correct Ans-B
A foul tip is a batted ball that:
a. Goes directly to the catcher's hands and is legally caught by the catcher.
b. Counts as a strike and the ball becomes dead.
c. Bounces off the catcher and is then caught by the pitcher.
d. A, B, and C. Correct Ans-A
An infield fly is a fair fly ball that is hit before there are two outs and at a time when at least first
and second bases are occupied and:
a. Can be a line drive.
, b. Can be an attempted bunt.
c. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort.
d. Must be caught over the area of the infield grass. Correct Ans-C
Offensive malicious contact is defined as being:
a. Obstruction.
b. Interference.
c. Depends on the runner who committed the act.
d. Nothing. Correct Ans-B
Follow-through interference occurs when:
a. The pitcher's arm motion distracts the batter.
b. The catcher's mitt is contacted during the swing.
c. The batter contacts the catcher prior to the time of the pitch.
d. The bat hits the catcher after the batter has swung at a pitch and hinders action at home
plate or the catcher's attempt to play on a runner. Correct Ans-D
Which of the following statements on obstruction is correct:
a. The ball is delayed dead.
b. Obstruction is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner.
c. Obstruction occurs when a fielder without possession of the ball denies access to the base
the runner is attempting to achieve.
