Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, typically consisting of nine players each. The objective of the game is to score runs by hitting a ball thrown by the opposing team’s pitcher and running around four bases arranged in a diamond shape. The game is played on a field that includes an infield and outfield, with the key areas being the diamond and the pitcher’s mound.
Each team takes turns playing offense and defense; the offensive team tries to score runs while the defensive team aims to get batters out through various means, such as catching fly balls, tagging runners, or throwing the ball to the base before a runner arrives.
Baseball has a rich history and is often referred to as “America’s pastime,” with professional leagues, such as Major League Baseball (MLB), attracting major audiences. The game is characterized by its specific rules, including pitching, batting, base running, and fielding, and involves distinct terminology and statistics that reflect player and team performance. Baseball is played at various levels, from amateur youth leagues to professional tournaments, and is popular in many countries around the world, especially in the United States, Japan, South Korea, and several Latin American countries.
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