Baseball
balls
bats
gloves |
Baseball is played with two teams of nine
players on a level field with three bases,
a home plate, and a pitcher's mound. A backstop
behind the catcher helps keep wild pitches
and tipped pitches in play and spectators
out of danger of a direct hit.
In addition to a field suitable for play,
baseball requires the following equipment:
- a baseball. Because they can be damaged when
hit, several balls are usually required during
the course of a game
- at least one bat. Bats come in a range of
sizes and weights to match the abilities
of the player
- gloves for the team playing defense. While
a standard glove can be used in all positions,
specialty gloves such as a catcher's mitt,
first baseman's glove, and left-handed gloves
are available.
Additional equipment such as a catcher's
mask and batter's helmet decrease the risk
of being hurt by a fast moving ball. |
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