Baseball

Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, typically consisting of nine players each. The objective of the game is for one team to hit a ball thrown by the opposing team’s pitcher and then run around a series of four bases arranged in a diamond shape to score runs. The game is played on a field that includes an infield, outfield, and a diamond-shaped arrangement of bases. The team in the field tries to prevent the batting team from scoring runs by getting batters out through various means such as catching batted balls, throwing to bases before runners arrive, or striking out batters. Baseball is known for its distinctive rules, including the counting of balls and strikes, and is often referred to as “America’s pastime,” owing to its popularity and historical significance in American culture. The game has a rich statistical aspect, allowing for detailed analysis of player and team performance. Baseball is governed by major leagues around the world, with the Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States being one of the most prominent.