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BASEBALL
Written Report for BSPharmacy 3, HUM 2

Prepared by Enrico Miguel A. Copioco
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
In this report/session, we will know and learn about Baseball with its history, rules and
gameplay, tactics, gears and equipments and scoring system and mechanics
BASEBALL
- is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each, with the
goal of scoring runs by hitting a thrown ball and advancing around a series of
bases arranged in a diamond-shaped configuration.
- The game is played on a field with four bases: first, second, and third base, and
home plate.
- The teams take turns batting and fielding, with one team trying to score runs
while the other team tries to prevent runs from being scored
HISTORY BEHIND BASEBALL
● Early Origins: The exact origins of baseball are debated, but it is believed to have
evolved from older bat-and-ball games such as rounders and cricket.
● 19th Century Development: Baseball emerged as a distinct sport in the US in the
early-19th century, with the first recorded game under modern rules in 1846 with
the National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP) being one of the earliest.
● Major League Baseball (MLB): Baseball expanded throughout in the 20th
century, with Jackie Robinson becoming the first African American player to play
in MLB in 1947, promoting racial integration.
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HISTORY OF BASEBALL IN THE PHILIPPINES
● American colonial period: Baseball in the Philippines has a long history dating
back to the American colonial period and gained popularity in the early 20th
century. The Philippine Amateur Baseball Association (PABA) governs the sport,
organizing leagues, tournaments, and developing it at all levels. Notable players
have represented the Philippines in international competitions.
RULES AND GAMEPLAY
GAMEPLAY
OBJECTIVE: Score more runs than the opposing team
● DEFENSE (FIELDING TEAM)

- tries to get the offensive team (batting team) out by fielding the ball and making
plays such as:
- catching fly balls
- tagging runners
- throwing the ball to a base before a runner reaches it
● OFFENSE (BATTING TEAM)
- aims to hit the ball safely and advance around the bases to score runs.
- runs are scored when a player crosses home plate after touching each base
in succession
RULES
- A run is scored when a baserunner successfully touches home plate after touching
each base in succession.
- each team has turn to bat and field.
- if tied, extra innings are played.
- Strikeout occurs when batter receives three strikes before hitting a fair ball.
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- Foul ball counts as a strike, except when there are already two strikes.
- Fly ball caught by a fielder before touching the ground is an out.
GEARS AND EQUIPMENTS
1. BAT - Solid, round club used by batter that comes with aluminum,
composite or wood
2. BASEBALL - Leather-covered ball, 9 inches in circumference used by
pitchers and fielders
3. GLOVES
- used for catch and fielding comes with siizes and styles based on position. -
- infielders use smaller, shallower gloves for quick transfers while
outfielders use larger, deeper gloves for fly ball catch.
4. CATCHER’S GEAR
- Helmet with facemask.
- Chest protector.
- Shin guards.
- Catcher's mitt.
5. BATTING HELMET
- Protect heads from injury that features hard outer shell.
- Provides comfort and protection.
TACTICS
PITCHING
1. Collaborative decision-making between pitchers and catchers.

2. Pitches vary location, velocity, movement and pitching sequence to
maintain balance and induce weak contact.
BASERUNNING
- Stealing bases: Runners steal bases to advance into scoring position.
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- Hit-and-run: Coaches use these to create scoring opportunities.
- Baserunning aggression: Runners take calculated risks to advance on hits,
tag up on fly balls, and take extra bases.
HITTING APPROACH
- Plate Discipline: Focuses on recognizing pitches and working counts and

also avoids swinging at pitches outside the strike zone.
- Situational Hitting: Adjusts approach based on game situation which
includes hitting behind runners, driving in runners, or sacrificing bunting.
- Hitting for Power or Contact: Adjusts swing and approach based on game
situation.
DEFENSIVE STRATEGY
- Infielders coordinate to turn double plays for multiple outs and scoring
escape.
- Cut-off and relay plays prevent runners from advancing extra bases.
- Pitchouts and pickoff attempts deter baserunners from stealing and pick
them off straying from the base.
SCORING SYSTEM
Symbols for play
PLAY SYMBOL
Single S, 1B or —
Double D, 2B or =
Triple T, 3B or ≡
Homerun HR or ≣
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Sacrfice SH or SAC
Walk BB
Strikeout K
Called out on strikes ꓘ
Balk BK
Fielder’s choice FC
Hit by Pitch HP or HPB
Wild Pitch WP
Passed ball PB
Stolen base SB
Double play DP
Error E
Sacrifice fly SF
Intentional walk IBB
Foul fly F
Force out FO
Line drive L
Bunt B
Unassisted U
DEFENSIVE PLAYERS BY NUMBERS
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POSITION NUMBERS
Pitcher 1
Catcher 2
First baseman 3
Second baseman 4
Third baseman 5
Shortstop 6
Left fielder 7
Center fielder 8
Right fielder 9
EXAMPLE OF SCORECARD:

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BASEBALL

Written Report for BSPharmacy 3, HUM 2

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

HISTORY BEHIND BASEBALL

RULES AND GAMEPLAY

OBJECTIVE: Score more runs than the opposing team

● DEFENSE (FIELDING TEAM)

GEARS AND EQUIPMENTS

1. Collaborative decision-making between pitchers and catchers.

- Stealing bases: Runners steal bases to advance into scoring position.

- Plate Discipline: Focuses on recognizing pitches and working counts and

Symbols for play

Called out on strikes ꓘ

Hit by Pitch HP or HPB

Intentional walk IBB

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS BY NUMBERS

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