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C Catcher Call The decision the umpire makes on any play, usually accompanied by a signal using one or both arms. CALLED GAME is one in which, for any reason, the umpire-in-chief terminates play. a game that ends because of an umpire's decision; if the game is not a regulation game, it becomes a suspended game that is continued at a later date CALLED STRIKE a pitch a batter does not swing at but that the umpire rules a strike because the pitch passes through the strike zone. "CAN OF CORN" An easy catch by the fielder Cannon A strong arm. Also referred to as a "rifle." A CATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession in the hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it before it touches the ground providing such fielder does not use cap, protector, pocket or any other part of the uniform in getting possession. It is not a catch, however, if simultaneously or immediately following contact with the ball, the fielder collides with a player, or with a wall, or if that fielder falls down, and as a result of such collision or falling, drops the ball. It is not a catch if a fielder touches a fly ball which then hits a member of the offensive team or an umpire and then is caught by another defensive player. If the fielder has made the catch and drops the ball while in the act of making a throw following the catch, the ball shall be adjudged to have been caught. In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove complete control of the ball and that release of the ball is voluntary and intentional. A catch is legal if the ball is finally held by any fielder, even though juggled, or held by another fielder before it touches the ground. Runners may leave their bases the instant the first fielder touches the ball. CATCHER the fielder who takes the position back of the home base. The catcher uses signals to communicate what pitch the pitcher is to throw, receives all pitches, and often calls infield plays. Some call the catcher the baseball equivalent of a quarterback for the infield. In the baseball scorebook system, 2 designates the position of the catcher Mechanics on becoming a Catcher
CATCHER'S BOX is that area within which the catcher shall stand until the pitcher delivers the ball. Catcher's Earned Run Average A team's total earned run average with a particular catcher. Catcher's Interference Occurs when the catcher obstructs the batter's swing. If the hitter's bat makes contact with any part of the catcher in the course of a normal swing, catcher's interference is called and the runner is entitled to first base. However, if catcher's interference occurs and the result of the batter's swing is more favorable than the one base awarded due to catcher's interference, the manager can elect to take the result of the play rather than catcher's interference. Catcher's Mitt The large, heavily padded glove used by all catchers.
The size of a catcher's mitt provides a good target for the pitcher, while the heavy padding inside the mitt helps soften the impact of the pitches received by the mitt. Look here for more detailed info on Catcher's Mitt CAUGHT LOOKING When a batter is called out on strikes. Caught Stealing Tagged out while attempting to steal a base.
CELLAR A team in last place Center Field The middle third of the outfield, behind second base. The position played by the center fielder.
Center Fielder The player who defends center field.
CERA Catcher's Earned Run Average CF Center Field CG Complete Game Challenger Division A baseball program for participants 5-18 years old (league age; or older, for those still in school) who are mentally and/or physically disabled. CHANGE UP A slow-pitch thrown with the exact arm action as a fastball, designed to disrupt the timing of the hitter. See all the different pitches and how to throw them here! Charter A written contract/agreement between Little League Baseball, Incorporated, and the board of directors of a local organization of volunteers interested in operating a Little League Baseball and/or Little League Softball program for a particular year. It is applied for annually by the local league. Charter Committee A group of personnel at Little League Baseball International Headquarters in whom is placed (by the Little League International Board of Directors) the responsibility for the granting, suspension, termination or limitation of any part of the charter, as well as the privilege of waiving rules and/or regulations as the individual situation warrants. CHECKED SWING A partial swing. If the swing has gone more than halfway around, the umpire can rule it a full swing, or strike. A check-swing is when an umpire rules that a batter did not strike at a pitch even though the batter may have partially swung. There is no official definition in the rules of baseball that define a check-swing. Rather, it is entirely the decision of the umpire of whether or not a pitch was swung at. Generally, factors such as whether the bat passes the front of the plate or the batter pulls his wrists back are considered in making this decision. CHEESE A good fastball. Choke When a batter moves their hands down the bat. Allowing for more bat control while hitting. CHIN MUSIC A pitch that is high and inside. CHOKE-UP Gripping the bat up on the handle away from the knob of the bat. CIRCUS CATCH An outstanding catch by a fielder. Clean-Up Hitter Fourth player in the batting order, usually the most powerful batter, so named because he or she is expected to "clean" the runners off the bases with a hit. CLOSER Relief pitcher who specializes in pitching the last few outs of a game. General used to hold a lead in the late innings of a game. Clutch Hitter A player known for his ability to get a hit in crucial game situations. A COACH is appointed to perform such duties as the manager may designate. coach's box One of two rectangular boxes parallel to first and third base. One base coach is stationed in each coach's box. Coil (of a batter) to have the bat in position to hit a pitch. synonyms: coil, trigger, start, load Complete Game A statistic credited to a pitcher who pitches an entire game without relief. A game that has not been postponed, called, or delayed in some other manner. CONTACT HITTER a player who does not strike out often and usually has a high batting average, but does not hit many home runs.
CONSTITUTION A document, provided at
the local league level, that governs the way the local league will
operate. This document must be approved by Little League Baseball
Headquarters to be valid. The membership of the local league is
responsible for its enforcement. COUNT The number of called balls and strikes on a hitter. Balls are always listed first and strikes second. A 1-2 count means that the batter has one ball and two strikes during that at-bat. Crowding the Plate When a player moves up close to the plate, either to increase his chances of walking or his ability to hit an outside pitch. Curve Ball A pitch that has a sharp down or down and across action. The curve ball is generally thrown at a slower velocity than a fastball, breaks more than a slider and is designed to catch the hitter off-balance. Also called a breaking ball, bender or deuce (for "two," the common signal a catcher gives the pitcher to call for a curve ball to be thrown.) See all the different pitches and how to throw them here!
to "cut" - verb. To take a forceful swing at the pitch and, typically, to miss. Cut-off player The player who cuts-off a throw from the outfield. CUTTER (CUT FASTBALL) A fastball with a late break on it. CYCLE When a batter hits a single, double, triple and homerun in the same game.
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