Baseball is more than batting averages and strikeouts and diving plays. What makes the game beautiful are the endless situations that players have to be mentally and physically prepared for at a moment’s notice, or to put it simply, baseball IQ.

Thing about this though: If a player gets 100 at-bats in a season, the difference between hitting .350 and .250 is 10 hits. However, that’s really only about one blooper or grounder that goes through a week.

On the other hand, baseball IQ is utilized all the time, every game, and is way more impactful on the final result. Next time when faced withdecisions on starting lineups, think about what will help win the game more – one bloop hit or a full-game of
baseball IQ?

Take the Baseball IQ Quiz!

Answer key:
Runner will try to score, where should the SS go? To third base
Top of the 6th inning. The score is 1-0 in your favor. The bases are empty with two outs. The count is 0-2 against you. Which adjustment should you make to your plate approach? A. Choke up slightly on bat, widen your stance, and eliminate your stride/leg kick to maximize contact and protect the plate.
If the first baseman ended up dropping this popup, the batter would still be out due to the umpire calling an “infield fly.” False
Base-running: You’re the runner at 1B, and you’re the tying run. The ball is hit to deep right-centerfield. Where should you be when the ball is caught? On the third base side of second base. In case the OF catches it , the runner can retouch second base and get back to 1B.
The throw from the centerfielder should go to: Third Base.