Question

When a pitcher throws out a base runner
A. pick off
B. pitcher
c. shortstop
d. strike zone
e. strike
f. ball
g. umpire
h. catcher
i. foul ball
j.error

Answer 1

The correct answer to "When a pitcher throws out a base runner" is:

**A. pick off**

A "pick off" occurs when a pitcher successfully throws to a base in an attempt to get a runner out who is leading off the base.