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 then running around the bases to return to home plate. The opposing team, the fielding team, aims to prevent runs from scoring by catching the ball, throwing it to base to get runners out, and completing plays to end innings.
Baseball is governed by specific rules known as the “official rules of baseball,” which detail all aspects of play, including batting, pitching, fielding, and scoring. The game is typically divided into nine innings, with each inning consisting of both teams batting once. A run is scored when a player successfully touches all four bases in order. Commonly known as “America’s pastime,” baseball has a rich history and is also played professionally in many countries, with major leagues being prevalent in the United States, Japan, and various Latin American nations. The sport emphasizes skills such as hitting, throwing, and teamwork, and it has various levels of play from amateur leagues to professional organizations.
Shohei Ohtani's impressive opening game performance showcased his dual talent in both pitching and batting. He hit a powerful home run against Yuusei Kikuchi's fastball, leaving the crowd in awe.…