Mastering Baseball Strategies Test your knowledge on different baseball strategies like hit and run, bunt, and defensive shifts with this quiz! rihanna80 published on June 08 Stacked 1/12 What is the purpose of a hit and run play? To hit a home run To advance the baserunner To intentionally strike out the batter 2/12 What is the main objective of a sacrifice bunt? To advance a baserunner To score a run To get a hit 3/12 When is a manager more likely to use defensive shifts? Against pull hitters Against fast baserunners During a pitching change 4/12 What is the purpose of a suicide squeeze play? To score a runner from third base To advance a baserunner to third base To draw a walk 5/12 When should a team consider using a double steal? With runners on first and third With the bases loaded With a full count on the batter 6/12 What is the goal of a fake bunt steal play? To confuse the umpire To draw the infield in and create gaps for the batter To slow down the pace of the game 7/12 When should a pitcher consider intentionally walking a batter? When the batter has a full count When a base is open and the next batter is weaker When the batter is already behind in the count 8/12 What is the purpose of a pickoff move by a pitcher? To catch a baserunner off guard and pick them off To warm up the pitcher's arm To intimidate the batter 9/12 When is a hit and run play considered risky? With two outs With a full count on the batter With a slow baserunner on first base 10/12 What is the purpose of a double switch in baseball? To replace a pitcher without losing a player To confuse the opposing team To change the batting order 11/12 When should a team consider using a suicide squeeze play? With a skilled bunter at the plate and a speedy runner at third base With two outs and runners in scoring position With a power hitter at the plate 12/12 What is the purpose of a delayed steal in baseball? To catch the defense off guard and advance a baserunner To tire out the pitcher To stall for time