Baseball

Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams, typically consisting of nine players each. The game is played on a diamond-shaped field with four bases arranged in a square. The objective of the game is for one team, the batting team, to score runs by hitting a pitched ball with a bat and running around the bases to reach home plate. The opposing team, known as the fielding team, aims to get the batters out through various methods such as striking them out, catching batted balls, or tagging runners.

Baseball is characterized by its distinct structure, which includes innings, where each team has a turn to bat and a turn to field. A standard professional game typically consists of nine innings. The sport involves various skills including pitching, batting, fielding, and base running. Baseball is often referred to as “America’s pastime” and has a significant cultural presence, especially in the United States. The game has evolved over time with different levels of play, from amateur leagues to professional organizations, culminating in Major League Baseball (MLB). The sport also has a rich tradition of statistics and records, making it a unique aspect of its identity.