Question

Baseball: An offensive player is on third base. His teammate (batter) hits a ball into right field and the ball is caught by the defensive player, before it hits the ground. Which of the following statements is a true statement.

a
The batter will be safe if he can get to first base before he is thrown out
b
The batter can run around each base, as long as he is not tagged out
c
The batter will be automatically out
d
Non of the above

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The batter will be automatically out.

Step-by-step explanation:

As soon as the ball is hit, If it is caught before it hits the ground, for any reason, that is an out. However, the runner on third can stay on the base, and as soon as the ball is caught, make a run for home plate. This situation is called a "Sacrifice Fly", because the batter tries to hit it as far away from home plate, but high enough so the right fielder makes the catch, but it still leaves enough time for the runner to get home.