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The game of baseball is very complex
and as a result there seem to be a number of myths that exist. Here we try
to settle these myths. |
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Myth Number |
Myth |
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1 |
The hands are considered part of the bat. |
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2 |
The batter-runner must turn to his right after over-running first base. |
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3 |
If the batter breaks his wrists when swinging, it's a strike. |
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4 |
If a batted ball hits the plate first it's a foul ball. |
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5 |
The batter cannot be called out for interference if he is in the batter's box. |
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6 |
The ball is dead on a foul-tip. |
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7 |
The batter may not switch batter's boxes after two strikes. |
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8 |
The batter who batted out of order is the person declared out. |
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9 |
The batter may not overrun first base when he gets a base-on-balls. |
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10 |
The batter is out if he starts for the dugout before going to first after a dropped
third strike. |
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11 |
If the batter does not pull the bat out of the strike zone while in the bunting
position, it's an automatic strike. |
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12 |
The batter is out if a bunted ball hits the ground and bounces back up and hits
the bat while the batter is holding the bat. |
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13 |
The batter is out if his foot touches the plate. |
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14 |
The batter-runner is always out if he runs outside the running lane after a bunted
ball. |
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15 |
A runner is out if he slaps hands or high-fives other players, after a homerun is
hit over the fence. |
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16 |
Tie goes to the runner. |
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17 |
The runner gets the base he's going to, plus one on a ball thrown out-of-play. |
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18 |
Anytime a coach touches a runner, the runner is out. |
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19 |
Runners may never run the bases in reverse order. |
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20 |
The runner must always slide when the play is close. |
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21 |
The runner is always safe when hit by a batted ball while touching a base. |
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22 |
A runner may not steal on a foul-tip. |
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23 |
It is a force out when a runner is called out for not tagging up on a fly ball. |
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24 |
An appeal on a runner who missed a base cannot be a force out. |
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25 |
A runner is out if he runs out of the baseline to avoid a fielder who is fielding
a batted ball. |
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26 |
Runners may not advance when an infield fly is called. |
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27 |
No run can score when a runner is called out for the third out for not tagging up. |
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28 |
A pitch that bounces to the plate cannot be hit. |
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29 |
The batter does not get first base if hit by a pitch after it bounces. |
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30 |
If a fielder holds a fly ball for 2 seconds it's a catch |
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31 |
You must tag the base with your foot on a force out or appeal. |
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32 |
The ball is always immediately dead on a balk. |
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33 |
If a player's feet are in fair territory when the ball is touched, it is a fair
ball. |
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34 |
The ball must always be returned to the pitcher before an appeal can be made. |
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35 |
With no runners on base, it is a ball if the pitcher starts his windup and then
stops. |
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36 |
The pitcher must come to a set position before a pick-off throw. |
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37 |
The pitcher must step off the rubber before a pick-off throw. |
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38 |
If a fielder catches a fly ball and then falls over the fence it is a homerun. |
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39 |
The ball is dead anytime an umpire is hit by the ball. |
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40 |
The home plate umpire can overrule the other umps at anytime. |