In 2023, MLB has made some major rule changes. These changes were tested in the minor leagues last year and are being adopted in the big leagues this year. Some other changes were made a few years ago. Some rules have been for a very long time. This quiz will test your knowledge of baseball rules. Let's see how much you know!
As of 2023, between pitches there is a _____second timer with runners on base.
At the start of a play, other than the catcher, what fielder can line up in foul territory?
When a runner is on base, how many times can the pitcher throw to that base?
What is the size of the 'pitching rubber' that a pitcher must start from?
Can a player carry his bat around the bases with him?
If an outfielder catches a fly ball but then falls over the outfield fence, what is true?
Why was the change regarding infield shifts made?
As of a few years ago, how many batters must a relief pitcher pitch to before being removed?
What happens if a batter fouls off a ball when there are already 2 strikes on the batter?
When did MLB introduce interleague play?
The size of bases was raised from ______square inches to _____square inches.
When did the 1st and 3rd base coaches start wearing batting helmets?
Batters must be in the batters box and alert to the pitcher by the _____second mark.
What happens if a batted ball lands in the field of play and bounces over the outfield wall?
How much does a MLB baseball weigh?
Which team always bats 1st in a game?
An official game can be said to be complete (when disrupted by rain) after ______innings.
As of this year, what change was made regarded infield shifts?
What is the maximum length of a baseball bat?
The 'infield fly' rule is not in effect if ______base is empty.
Prior to the 9th inning, how many mound visits can a team have?
As of a few years ago, in extra innings, what change was made?
As of this 2023, between pitches there is a _____second timer with the bases empty.
When the DH rule was adopted, that meant that _______no longer had to bat during games.
