Baseball Field Guide, Fourth Edition: An In-Depth Illustrated Guide to the Complete Rules of Baseball

**For new and seasoned fans alike, this visual guide demystifies baseball’s every rule— updated in 2022!** Admit it: Even if you’re a devoted fan of America’s national pastime, sometimes an umpire’s call can be a little baffling. And for newcomers, Major League Baseball’s nuanced rules—developed and revised over more than a century—are downright perplexing. With the latest updates (including the runner on second for extra innings and universal designated hitters), the __Baseball Field Guide__ clearly explains: rules that apply before, during, and after the game equipment specifications and field requirements duties of the coaches, managers, and umpires rules for spectators (yes, they have rules, too!) the simplest explanation anywhere of the Infield Fly Rule, and more! Designed for quick, intuitive searches, this entertaining reference will help you better understand and enjoy every aspect of the sport. A great overview for novices and a precise reference guide for devoted fans! Admit it: Even if you're a die-hard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rules—developed and revised over many decades—can be downright perplexing. Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including specifications about the universal designated hitter and limits on defensive shifts, the Baseball Field Guide lays out every rule in plain English. You'll learn to answer all these questions and more: Do you know the twenty-two ways a pitcher can be charged with a balk? Can you list all seven ways a batter can safely get to first base? Obstruction or interference—who's at fault when things get rough? What are the rules that apply before and after a game? What happens when spectators are the ones who misbehave? How well do you understand the infamous Infield Fly Rule (and why does it exist)? This is the clearest explanation anywhere of the rules of baseball. Designed for quick and intuitive searches, this entertaining reference will help you understand every aspect of the game and add to your enjoyment of the sport. A great overview for novices and a precise reference guide for hard-core fans! Admit it: Even if youre a die-hard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rulesdeveloped and revised over many decadescan be downright perplexing. Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including specifications about the universal designated hitter and limits on defensive shifts, the Baseball Field Guide lays out every rule in plain English. Youll learn to answer all these questions and more: Do you know the twenty-two ways a pitcher can be charged with a balk? Can you list all seven ways a batter can safely get to first base? Obstruction or interferencewhos at fault when things get rough? What are the rules that apply before and after a game? What happens when spectators are the ones who misbehave? How well do you understand the infamous Infield Fly Rule (and why does it exist)? This is the clearest explanation anywhere of the rules of baseball. Designed for quick and intuitive searches, this entertaining reference will help you understand every aspect of the game and add to your enjoyment of the sport. "This illustrated guide to the complete rules of Major League Baseball, updated in 2022, will teach you everything you've ever wanted to know about the game. Admit it: Even if you're a diehard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be a little baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rules -- developed and revised over more than a century -- can be downright perplexing. Now updated throughout with the latest changes (including the runner on second for extra innings and universal designated hitters) the Baseball Field Guide explains every rule in plain English: Rules that apply before, during, and after the game ; Equipment specifications and field requirements ; Duties of the coaches, managers, and umpires ; Rules for spectators (yes, they have rules, too!) ; The clearest explanation anywhere of the infamous Infield Fly Rule, and much more! Designed for quick and intuitive searches, this entertaining reference will help you understand every aspect of the game and add to your enjoyment of the sport." -- Provided by publisher Now in its fourth edition--a clear guide to the complete rules of baseball, updated in 2022!