The Rules of Baseball - EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains the Rules of Baseball. A beginner's explanation of Major League Baseball Rules.
Watch this short video tutorial guide on how to play Baseball under MLB, Olympic & International Sports rules.
Learn about home runs, catches, foul balls, strikeouts, ground rule doubles, triples, doubles, batters, pitchers and more.
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Images: Google, Toronto Blue Jays
Music: ‘Eddy Gordo’ by Namco
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly
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[@CardboardMoose]

Shout out to everyone else watching this so they can understand Blaseball

[@salq6927]

And those who understand nothing 😂😅

[@CristianRodriguez-eh9rr]

right on

[@KRZX_TV]

I will stick to basketball

[@kiennguyen4997]

"Blaseball"

[@noobfromhell563]

@@kiennguyen4997 that means "blow the ball" in german lel

[@diongzonfrenzelroan6184]

Brain: Baseball rules watch Me: But i already know the rules Brain: just watch

[@NinhLyUK]

Indeed. Just watch. Also, check out my channel for more like this.

[@chilidavis9894]

same

[@donhatter159]

Same

[@yunjiehong4649]

I hope to know rules, but watch once is not enough for me to make sense.

[@Morganjames1985]

Lmao same 😂

[@thickmemes499]

Australians: watching rules of baseball Americans: watching rules of cricket

[@NinhLyUK]

Yup!

[@BRNOOB_]

Hahaha yeah

[@Rikka_V1]

For real, we're a young yet enthusiastic nation about baseball and would love to make a mark in the world baseball stage. Go Aussie!

[@sainaresh6830]

Australia have won the silver medal in Olympics in baseball

[@crimepays8358]

@Innocent You gotta have some sort of care to be a decent baseball team and win a silver medal.

[@Cuandoman]

To all new to Baseball: Most of the game is played between the pitcher, catcher, and the opposing batter. The pitcher's specific skill is to make the ball difficult to hit. Major league pitchers throw many different types of pitches that move suddenly as they arrive near the batter. Learning that make each game more interesting. There's a psychology that goes into which pitches to throw and in what order.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes.

[@doomcannon8014]

@@NinhLyUKyou know how to play cricket?

[@catchudoko]

@doomcannon8014 he has a video on cricket

[@crumbworks]

This is gloriously well done. It covers basically every fundamental concept (and a few less common ones) in 3 minutes. I already know the game well, but this is one of the best examples I've seen of someone trying to explain it efficiently. If I tried, it would take me 30 minutes.

[@NinhLyUK]

+crumbworks Thanks man, I'm glad you approve of this video on the Rules of Baseball. I try and be efficient with my videos (like you said). Be sure to share this video (check out my other ones) and subscribe :)

[@Barosyagis15]

Man, as someone who does shitloads of sports, but doesn’t know anything about baseball, I didn’t find this video helpful. “Efficient” may be “crowded” as well.

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

It's fairly simple. Instead of standing at wickets, you stand at home base, and instead of the ball being allowed to go anywhere when hit, it has to be hit by the batter into the cone that is the 90-degree right angle between first and third bases. Instead of running back and forth between the wickets after hitting the ball, you run to and touch each of the four bases (the last base being called home base) before you score. You can stop on a base if you think you will run the risk of getting tagged out or thrown out (except for home base after hitting the ball, you have to run to first), and you can try to run to another base (steal it) while the pitcher is preparing to throw at the next batter(s) or only move once the ball has been hit. The objective of the pitching team is to strike out or tag out every batter that comes up, and they have to knock out three of the opposing team to get their chance at batting.

[@brianlacroix822]

i have a foreign born girlfriend and i'm making her watch this

[@paul1234730]

@@Barosyagis15 I felt the same. The "extra rules" after 2:00 are basically all incomprehensible if you know nothing about the sport - extremely poorly worded and explained. It's as if this video was made for people who already kinda know all the rules but need a refresher

[@linusroslund3443]

Still doesn't get it, but this was by far the best guid i could find ! Good job man 🙂

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for the comments Linus. It'll take you a while to understand fully, but watch a few games and I'm sure you'll get it . Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Slidenomad]

if you don't get that you have a mental problem or don't understand English properly or not American. either 3

[@theyankeewiffleboy024]

yeahiya jaman one thing i know about cricket . if the batter hits a home run the team gets 6 runs

[@natashaweeds3916]

theyankeewiffleboy

[@PattTheRat55]

linus roslund same

[@Vincent-hu1yv]

this sport looks so fun to play but as a British person I have no idea what's going on. 😂

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

+Vince Linehan It's no harder than cricket to understand. What questions do you have?

[@NinhLyUK]

+Vince Linehan Hi Vince. My advice to you is watch a few games or play a few games on the computer. You'll get it in no time. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Thanos-hp1mw]

Same here too. Me an Indian no idea what's going on but seems easy to play.

[@_himanshu007]

Cricket is best

[@jasonmontgomery7681]

There is baseball in the UK, if you are ever interested in watching a game or learning more.

[@darksin2000]

I've tried to show my German friend videos on the rules of baseball and by far this was the best video explaining the rules. You did it in a very structured and organized manner that was easy to follow. Thank you for the video!

[@NinhLyUK]

Josef Castiel You're welcome! I'm glad you found this video useful to show your friends. Thank you for the kind compliments, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@VinnyCalabrese]

I'm American, and I'm taking my British step-son to his first baseball game in the US in a few weeks. This video was quite helpful in teaching him the basics of the game I grew up loving... Thank you!

[@NinhLyUK]

VinnyCalabrese Cool, I'm glad that my Rules of Baseball video helped your step-son! Thanks very much for the kind compliments, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@prasannadeshpande4435]

A cricket fan tbh. But Diamond No Ace anime got me interested in baseball too.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Prasanna Deshpande Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@prasannadeshpande4435]

+Ninh Ly Will do.

[@Thanos-hp1mw]

@@mmaking8664 better than cricket ?? Never went to school?

[@Thanos-hp1mw]

Cricket is MILES better. Now get your dumb ass outta here

[@coyotelong4349]

Need to be more cricket fans interested in baseball! Honestly MLB should stage an exhibition game in India

[@farahalzubaidi1463]

I'll never understand Baseball rules, studying neuroanatomy from an old book written in both Latin and Russian is easier! I feel stupid

[@NinhLyUK]

+Farah Alzubaidi No worries Farah - just keep watching the games and it'll get easier to understand. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@farahalzubaidi1463]

+Ninh Ly done :S

[@shermklump6143]

Haha. Yeah baseball might seem pretty overwhelming at first, but logic will fill in the gaps after you start to learn the basic rules.

[@GalaxyGal-]

Farah Alzubaidi Dont worry. The best way to learn is to watch it for a while. Took me about 2 months to fully understand all the rules.

[@robd1302]

It's like learning a new language. You can pick up about 90% of it without too much trouble, but then there is that 10% of strange rules and weird stuff that makes perfecting the rules kind of difficult.

[@video_gabes]

I'm already familiar with most of the sports you cover but your videos are so good I just have to keep watching them

[@NinhLyUK]

kingster20 Ah cool, thanks for saying so! Appreciate the kudos kingster20!

[@RafaelFernandesNet]

I'm a Brazilian and I finally can understand baseball! Thank you so much!

[@NinhLyUK]

+Rafael Fernandes You're welcome! I'm glad this video helps you understand Baseball. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@santhanakrishnanr6608]

Hello Ninh - Thank you very much for a crisp and clear video... As a visitor to the mid-west US from India (a land of cricket), and hearing about the StLouis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs today, wanted to look up something that explains the basic rules to be able to appreciate the game and all the buzz about it.... Your video helped me come up to speed on the basics. Thank you very much.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thank you for your kind comments, I'm glad that you enjoyed this video and found it useful. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@kyroha]

I'm an American who has been a fan my whole life, and yet I still find this video entertaining. Great job.

[@desamster]

A good first introduction for laymen to wrap their heads around. Condensed little video, bite-size, not too in-depth. It' tough being a European baseball fan. But videos like this can help bring change. Thank you

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro. That's the whole idea of my videos. To teach complete beginners a grasp of the sport. It's up to them to find out more. Thanks again.

[@robertosouza1650]

A fantastic sport!

[@NinhLyUK]

+Roberto Souza Cool, thanks! I'm glad you approve of this baseball video. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@ngarcia103]

[going through comments] I think the reason baseball confuses a lot of people is because the notorious (I didn't want to say "diehard") fans on twitter, facebook etc. don't give new fans a chance to learn the game. I find they always expect you to magically know everything about every player on every team in history, and also know all there is to know about advanced statistics.

[@caarlisle6301]

Nicholas Garcia no it's because there are many different rules that need to be understood

[@Razib_Rahman]

My Cricket brain is super confused. They play with an imaginary box, interesting!

[@joaovilaca1436]

I understood absolutely nothing.

[@bruhmoment-xl2to]

same

[@Theriot6592]

There are a few things that are wrong. Well, not wrong really, just incomplete. 1) A batter can only attempt to steal first base if the Catcher drops a pitch that would have been a 3rd strike. 2) You didn't really elaborate on the difference between thrown out and tagged out. A runner can only be thrown out on "forced runs," meaning the runner HAS to run because there's a runner on the base behind him. If a runner is attempting a double or is stealing a base, touching the base isn't enough, the player himself has to be tagged. 3) You forgot to mention that if a fly ball is caught, not only is the batter out, but all runners that are off the bases have to retreat back to their original base or be thrown out. If they stand on the base until AFTER the ball is caught, however, they can then run and it's the same as stealing a base. 4) You didn't go into the Infield Fly Rule, but you can't really be expected to know how that works when half the umpires don't.

[@NinhLyUK]

Theriot6592 Yes, thank for stopping by. I'm aware of these rules - but to explain them exactly like that probably would have confused a complete beginner so I tried to keep it as simple as I could. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

Theriot6592 1) A batter does not "steal" first base. It's a strikeout (for the batter and the pitcher) and scored as either a wild pitch by the pitcher or a passed ball by the catcher. It is never scored as a stolen base. 2) Regarding force outs (not "forced runs")....you said, " the runner HAS to run because there's a runner on the base behind him." This is not necessarily true. There could be a runner on second and third (with first base empty). The runner on third is not forced to run home EVEN IF the runner from second is running to third. The runner on second is not being forced, ergo - the runner on third is not being forced. As a runner, there is only a potential force if every base preceding the one you are on is occupied. So, for there to be a force at home, the bases would need to be loaded. Batter would force the runner from first to second - who would in turn force the runner on second to third, who would in turn force the runner on third to home. 4) Every umpire knows how the infield fly rule works, but you are right; that explanation is not necessary in this context. These are the basics.

[@lewiszim]

True, but I think this does very well as a quick overview. I showed it to my non-American friend.

[@27sports90]

EaglesRugby he forgot many more rules to

[@27sports90]

If I'm honest he left out way to much

[@parkerware8346]

Anyone else notice the music is Eddy Gordo's theme from Tekken 3?

[@pekelopetersen2650]

I was just about to comment that!

[@NeoJackBauer]

Yep!

[@dreamer6432]

Just realised

of course

[@ashwilliams4292]

Tekken 3 eddy gordo's theme.. Yep

[@lsagnik]

Thank You for this video. Things are clearer now. Going to see my 1st baseball game in less than two hours, Yokohama Baystars vs Yomiuri Giants.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Sagnik Lahiri I hope you enjoyed your first baseball game. I'm glad this video helped you understand the rules of Baseball. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@larrsenclark7766]

Ninh Ly should've gotten balk in there, nice vid, but balk

[@NinhLyUK]

Can't explain every rule in under 5 minutes. I'm good, but I'm not that good.

[@j.nicolosi6647]

Orix Buffaloes! ⚾️

[@neelabhshrivastava920]

Studying the last minute before exams😆

[@marc8658]

Finally, that makes a little more sense. I really want to understand this game.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, I'm glad this video helps! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@supazio]

Great video. I've known (most of) the rules of baseball since I was a kid but the rule about "If the ball is caught from the air, all currently held bases become unsafe" confirmed for me a few moments where I've wondered why the players were out.

[@playerscience]

As an Australian who had never played baseball and grew up with CRICKET it was very difficult for me to understand this sport... You know, When I was a kid I used to watch Doraemon, in which I literally didn't understand it LoL 😆 After watching this video, I've started to understand it a bit better! Thank you!!! 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰❤️💗

[@NinhLyUK]

Glad this video helps you understand it a bit better.

[@BlueEye096]

Helped me watch Diamond no Ace.

[@NinhLyUK]

+BlueEye096 Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@mariel1767]

Bro I was here for the exact same reason 😂

[@mariel1767]

@@narin. same Im watching ace no Diamond rn and I barley understand baseball so I needed to teach myself😅

[@brinmarie]

Just a quick appreciative note to say how handy this video is. My bestie is an Australian who is pretty much stuck listening to me talk about baseball, so I have been looking for a short but comprehensive video of the basics for him. Thank you so so much!

[@NinhLyUK]

+Brin Marie McLaughlin Thanks Brin, I appreciate the comments and I'm glad this helped. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@gaary1969]

i'm english and love baseball! are triple plays a rarity in MLB?

[@NinhLyUK]

Hi Gary C Yes, triple plays are possible, but are extremely rare! Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share and subscribe :)

[@rossapolis]

Gary C Yes, they happen about once or twice a season. That's for the whole of the MLB (Major League Baseball, 30 teams, 162 game season), not per team. When it happens, it usually makes the national news. I'm not kidding. The Minnesota Twins pulled-off 2 Triple Plays in 1 game (but still lost).

[@tomschmaltz5467]

rossapolis 7 times this year!! 3 of them from the White Sox!!!

[@davidkast3587]

as people have said, they are extremely rare and yes, they will happen at most three times (but usually once or twice) in a season. There are 2,430 total games in a season (162 per team). What you should look up is the unassisted triple play. That is even more rare. It has happened only 15 times in the history of the game.

[@kodyw3434]

Even more rare is the unassisted triple play where one defender single handedly records all three outs.

[@seraphimdunn]

You are really good at explaining things! As an American, Im able to follow cricket now because of this channel and I just used this video to teach my sons about baseball. Keep up the great work!

[@spam.stuff.things]

I still don't get it

[@cricketexplained8526]

I'm fed up of the cricket v baseball debate. Combining what I've gleaned about baseball with what I've seen and experienced in cricket, it's clear that *both are bloody hard and require shitloads of skill*

[@Mropop]

Im half japanese and i live in the uk, man i wish more people would play this sport out here..

[@NinhLyUK]

I agree. Clubs exist in the UK, but they're few and far between.

[@Mropop]

Ninh Ly very true, i wish people took it more seriously out here

[@MultiAlliot]

try playing cricket

[@haihuachen2627]

Most kids and teenagers ( boys and girls ) in Japan, Korea and Taiwan love baseball !!

[@xplayman]

I love your explanations for NHL and MLB rules. One correction at 2:13 though is the batter can only run to first when the catcher misses a third strike (provided first base is not occupied or there are 2 outs and first is occupied) and not if the catcher misses any pitch.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, some guy insisted that was the case in my first video and I put it in without checking. Then I realised that he was wrong.

[@cneejr]

It's called a passed ball.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Yahoo Mail

[@michaelrabich9635]

Great videos, I spent hours today watching your sports explanations, especially lesser known sports. Baseball is my favorite, you did great job explaining the basics. Odd things do happen in baseball over 162 game marathon.

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks Michael, I'm glad you like my videos explaining stuff. Subscribe and you'll be the first to know about new videos as and when they come out! :)

[@Kanjilearner]

The Pacific League in Japanese professional baseball also observes the DH rule, unlike the Central League.

[@soundlessbird9181]

Pacific League also require teams announce their starter one day before game. Central League, before 2019, don’t need to do so.

[@mattyl5675]

Never understood the rules off base ball thanks for making the vid

[@NinhLyUK]

Mattyl567 Thanks Matty - baseball is actually quite simple once you get used to it. It's pretty cool to watch if you can get used to all the TV adverts. Thanks for stopping by!

[@xanaduflipper]

Great video thanks! I'm going to a ball game in September (Mets v Phillies) and really wanted to understand a bit more about the rules so this has helped a lot!

[@NinhLyUK]

+xanaduflipper Enjoy the game! I think you'll love baseball. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@IrshadIlyas786]

As a die hard cricket lover, this video helped me to learn basic rules of base ball while moving to North America

[@CarlosRodriguez-di9us]

Great intro video for anyone who's never been exposed to baseball. My wife is Irish and this helped her completely understand (and appreciate) the game more. Good job.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Carlos, glad this video helps your wife understand Baseball! Be sure to check out my channel for more like this.

[@noah7477]

My favorite American sport

[@MzPrettyPussyCat]

Thanks for the quick briefing Ninh!

[@NinhLyUK]

Mz PrettyPussyCat Any time! I'm glad you found this rules of Baseball video helpful! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@ronanacolhouno1352]

Not even kidding man, thank you so much for this video! You explained everything so damn succinctly. I'm really looking forward to watching some baseball now.

[@SantoshkumarPandeySKCP]

Well, we know cricket here. But was watching Diamond No Ace, and that got to me really search for the rules and basics cz it was getting slightly confusing. This one did help. Thanks man.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro! Glad you found this helpful. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@Atlashon]

A fan of cricket myself. Got all the rules in one go. I'd like to play with someone someday. The boxes and bounds are a mess though. Makes it unnecessarily complicated imo.

[@NinhLyUK]

Depends how you look at it. If you're a complete beginner, it can be confusing for sure. But once you get used to it, it's easy. Thanks man!

[@flamingfrancis]

Please explain "boxes and bounds"

[@reidewasko4865]

I love baseball and this video explained it perfectly

[@elfler16]

I agree

[@NinhLyUK]

+Reid Ewasko Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@reidewasko4865]

+Ninh Ly definitely! And ps I'm a girl

[@daehr9399]

I find it funny that I, an American, didn't understand baseball until someone foreign to America explained it to me. "American Pastime" my ass haha. Thanks for the video, very much appreciated!

[@kynatics]

Went to my first ever baseball game (minor league) last night and didn't know the rules. I looked them up on my phone while there, and it helped some. But I wish I'd watched this beforehand; it's super-helpful!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Michael. Once you watch a few games, the rules of this will become a lot easier to understand. Good luck! Check out my other videos for more like this.

[@moschmivatec7741]

Nice video! Thanks for making those!

[@NinhLyUK]

Mo Schmivatec Thanks! I'm glad you find these videos useful! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@pyxlwillhite8411]

I love baseball and cheer for the Cardinals nearly every night they are on. I have tons of friends in the UK who often wonder what I'm going on about. I'm going to pass this video on to them.

[@NinhLyUK]

Pyxl Willhite Thanks for sharing this video. I appreciate you helping me out (and your friends obviously). A lot of people in the UK don't know how Baseball is played, so this'll be handy. Be sure to subscribe and check out some of my other stuff :)

[@theparkourgamerplaysgames9312]

This is really helpful, you explain in a short and simple way and spoke really clear. Keep up the good work👍🏽👍🏽

[@vagrantastronaut]

a wonderfully made and clear video! thanks for explaining the terms especially, i'm trying to appreciate a sports manga and watching this helped me understand a lot more :)

[@narendarnaik2308]

Same but anime for now Diamond no ace?

[@tomascarona6778]

Awesome vid! Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

tomás carona Thanks man, I appreciate the kind comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@travisolliver2213]

Nice video, really clear and concise. One minor note though, the active roster size in MLB is 25, not 40. The 40 man roster is sort of like the available pool of players from which a team can select 25 to compete for a given game. The rest of the players on the 40 man roster usually play in AAA or at another minor league level.

[@NinhLyUK]

Meh, hardly worth mentioning. Especially to a complete beginner who doesn't know what baseball is.

[@samratroy1487]

After watching this video, I was able to watch a full game and enjoy it . Didn't feel like a dumb person . Thank you for the video .

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime Samrat, glad this video helps you understand Baseball.

[@kierenkowe]

This video helped me to understand blaseball, thank you

[@desamster]

European football (soccer) will always be my number 1, but I have a deep love for baseball.

[@NinhLyUK]

Baseball is cool - shame it's not really caught on in Europe. Huge in Japan and Korea though.

[@falihsaukhan5365]

SDL same as me bro, football is king of sports but i love baseball so much :))

[@BluishHuntress]

@@NinhLyUK huge in Latin America too, especially Central America.

[@sambucher3162]

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[@ap-pv7ug]

I didn't realize how rare a ground rule double is. You couldn't even find a video of it for this video.

[@NinhLyUK]

Admittedly, without sifting through whole games - I cheated the existing footage I had. I'm sure I could have found one somewhere.

[@GH-oi2jf]

a p - Not that rare. It’s easy to find videos of ground rule doubles at Wrigley field.

[@ap-pv7ug]

@@GH-oi2jf Perhaps, but those are unique to the ground rules of Wrigley, and are not really what a general baseball video is referring to when they mention ground rule doubles.

[@m.johnson7344]

@@GH-oi2jf well yeah when a ball gets stuck in the vines it's an automatic grd. but as far as a ball actually bouncing out of play into homerun or from fair to foul territory is super rare.

[@flamingfrancis]

@@GH-oi2jf But that is the exception rather than the rule. Readers need to know that Wrigley Field (1914) has an outfield fence covered with Ivy vine and balls sometimes get lodged inside which results in the GRD. Cagey outfielders sometines allow balls to run under the vine also.

[@tanyajones7369]

Thank you-I am just starting to watch baseball. I needed a refresher-this was perfect.

[@loofy26]

By far the best video on you tube about rules of baseball

[@NinhLyUK]

Simon Molinari Thanks Simon! I appreciate the compliments about this baseball video. Be sure to check out some of my other stuff, share this video and subscribe :)

[@Arken_i_parken]

division 1 fans: after years of studying i finally understand the game and is ready to root for a team division 2 fans: i dont really get it but its still fun to watch division 3 fans: im just here for the beer

[@NinhLyUK]

Interesting, yet pretty accurate analogy.

[@oliverfregequ2778]

Cool vids I love them :-)

[@NinhLyUK]

Oliver Fregequ Thanks Oliver, I'm glad you found my videos useful!Be sure to help me out by sharing this video and subscribing :)

[@RoseCityRebel]

Thanks for showing the Jays!!❤️❤️

[@NinhLyUK]

Hell yeah the Jays! Been pretty unlucky the last few seasons - they should have made the World Series at least once. Not sure this season with the starting pitching, but the hitters are still elite even after losing Encarnacion. I still remain hopeful. Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@ywhanna]

Have seen so many guides this is the best by far.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Youssef, much appreciated!

[@seanolaocha940]

Great stuff Ninh, I have never understood baseball!

[@mahabubhossain1349]

cricket is easy

[@vijaysingh006]

Yeah cricket is easy

[@pedrodorantes3527]

One of the things that make baseball so special (in my opinion) is one of few sports that use Spanish as his second official language. You can say Home Run or Jonrón in Spanish, there is also the term Ponchar or ponchado (Strike out). But my favorite word is Ampáyer (Umpire)

[@NinhLyUK]

I didn't know that! Thanks for the comment!

[@gracerodhouse2695]

People don't understand that there are soooo many complicated rules in baseball, but this is such a good explanation for people who don't understand anything so excellent job, I love all your videos. Plus its so weird to see a sport you know by heart simply explained ahahaha

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Grace, yes this video is the bare bones of Baseball, but hopefully enough for complete beginners to understand. Thanks!

[@richardmiller3922]

Explained really well, now I know what a designated hitter is and a double play. I watched Ken Burns' documentary on the history of baseball and that has gotten me into it and I want to learn more. Thanks.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Richard! Please share and subscribe :)

[@mrkhatib1694]

Cricket and baseball both are fantastic sports I enjoy and love both sports

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, glad you like the video!

[@ScourgeIsTheBest123]

THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING THE BLUE JAYS 😄😄😄😄

[@NinhLyUK]

Go Jays! Thanks for the comments, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@theyankeewiffleboy024]

Ninh Ly Are u from Toronto

[@TheTonyMartinExperience]

I'm trying to get into baseball, I love America and I love their sports. This sport idea appeal to me and literally the last couple of weeks I have been looking into it. Sounds confusing but this video does explain it well.

[@user-li7mk7dw1h]

Thanks for your video!

[@krystalkikie6537]

Thanks. This makes watching Diamond no Ace a lot more understandable.

[@NinhLyUK]

Great!

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

This was a very good intro to baseball, especially for such a short video. You made a mistake about the hitter being able to steal first base. The hitter can advance to first base when a third strike is missed by the catcher and first base is unoccupied (unless there are two out.) Otherwise, good job!

[@ayno6891]

this Channel is gold could you explain the rules of American football next?

[@NinhLyUK]

You mean this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/epXaoWR-rqp5iKc

[@ayno6891]

@@NinhLyUK didn't know thanks

[@emilyzander1533]

Super helpful! Now I will understand what I'm going to be watching at the game.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Emily Adams Cool, thanks Emily. I'm glad that you understand baseball a little more thanks to this video. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@johnrichards7179]

@ Austin Hill: Maybe baseball was first played in England a long time ago, but you guys don't play it or watch it now. So, while I suppose you could claim the sport as your own, I don't know why you'd want to.

[@flamingfrancis]

Baseball was NOT first played in England. They played and still play the game of Rounders which is played on a circular field with ten "stations". It ws a popular game in the 1600's and there are still clubs today. The rules of baseball ere not compiled until the 1840's and in NY. These rules were used in Australia ans England soon after.

[@bluecat16475]

2:15 I think you meant to say "only applies to an UNCAUGHT third strike", not "uncalled", as he can still steal first if it's a called strike 3 :)

[@JDKorben]

thank you so much, this video was well xplained, I finally can understand this game

[@sentientmlem727]

Short, sweet, and to the point. Great vid!

[@rebecagrandamarcos9832]

Good job~

[@NinhLyUK]

Rebeca Granda Marcos Thank you, I appreciate the compliments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Lmaooooo54]

Thanks i was going to join my friends baseball team but it has been 5 years since played (im 11)

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Check out my channel for more videos like this! 😀

[@Felspfote]

That was quick and concise with nice visuals. Thanks a lot!

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks bro - glad this video helps you out!

[@marcelpopescu8071]

Hello guys! I'm from Romania. Before I was trying to see the baseball without understand very well the rules. It was a full confusion in my mind😂 and the game it looked so boring😅. After I read the rules in my language and after I saw this video, the things are very clear now regarding how it plays this game. Now this game is so interesting and fun game.😊😊😊 Thanks for sharing this video!🤗🤗🤗 Very well explained!

[@musadiqsayed5427]

Awesome

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks brother!

[@matthewb86]

Excellent video I follow a bit of baseball but didn't know about the designated hitter only is allowed in the American League , what happens if it's a cross league match ? Which rule applies ? Thanks again

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey +Matthew Boyle, welcome back! Excellent question! If the home team is the American League team, each team has the option to use the designated hitter if they want to (and they usually do). If the home team is the National League team, the pitcher MUST bat! The only time when this isn't so is when the pitcher is removed from the game before he has had a chance to bat. In which case, a pinch-hitter is used in his place. Hope that helps? Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

+Matthew Boyle Good and correct answer by Ninh Ly here. I just wanted to clarify one thing that might be a little confusing about the exception as stated : "the pitcher MUST bat unless he is removed from the game before he has had a chance to bat". It is common in the National League - - being that pitchers must bat and are generally the worst batters in the lineup - - for the managers to substitute in such a way that a player bats for the pitcher who is exiting the game anyway, and is then immediately substituted for by the next pitcher before the defense takes the field. For example, a starting pitcher has just pitched the top of the 7th inning, and the manager has no intention of him going back out for the 8th inning. He's going to substitute for him anyway. Also, suppose that this pitcher's next at bat comes up during the bottom of the 7th inning. He would replace the pitcher with a pinch hitter (who might otherwise be used as a DH if this were an American League game, for example) who would replace him in the lineup, but only for the bottom half. Once the pinch hitter has taken his at bat, he would then be replaced by the pitcher who will take the field to pitch in the top of the 8th inning. It's a very common practice in the National League to substitute in this way. Because of this, perhaps it would be more accurate to say that at any given time, there are only 9 players on the lineup card. Each player who is in the lineup must bat.

[@matthewb86]

+Willoughby Krenzteinburg Great Thanks for the extra bit of info, I always wondered why they would make a sub so soon after another !

[@GeneralthekidPlaysMC]

Really helped me understand more. Thanks man!

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime bro! Glad you found this video useful in learning Baseball! :)

[@tezukadavion]

Amazing video. Very Simple approach yet very effective. This is what we are looking for. Permission to show this video to one of my class for educational purposes.

[@utpalkhardenavis2889]

Really appreciate the video. Helped me in my presentation. Thanks from India

[@NinhLyUK]

Utpal Khardenavis You're welcome, I hope you found this video useful! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@mlilien]

At the beginning, there are 25 players on the MLB roster. The 40 man roster can include minor leaguers too.

[@ConnerMello2]

Yep. The 40-man roster includes 25 players that will be with the major league team when they play, while the other 15 either be in the minors or injured. Those players are protected from the slew of trade rules that are attached to minor league players. They're basically the best players in your system that you want to protect. However, at the beginning, teams are allowed to expand their active roster to 40, which gives any team the opportunity to immediately play any of the 15 guys they choose to leave off the active roster.

[@dagdogg]

In 2022, the National League started using the designated hitter as part of an agreement to end a lockout.

[@musicaficionado3805]

An update should be made for this video. Now each league in Major League Baseball has a designated hitter and most leagues have a designated hitter as well. The pitcher doesn’t bat anymore.

[@VikingMan44]

Your ground rule double clip wasn't actually a ground rule double.... lol

[@josephstanley2060]

Ninh ly do the rules of pool.

[@NinhLyUK]

Joseph Stanley You know what? Someone else brought that to my attention. Cue sports such as pool, snooker, 9 ball etc. I didn't initially have them down on my list, but if I get demand, I'll surely make one! :)

[@granitwinchester3037]

Brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@oXyacePtylene]

Dude...was browsing through your videos having a lot of fun learning stuff... But listening to Eddy's theme from Tekken 3....goddamn, that was nice ! :D

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime! Glad you like this video. And I tend to use a lot of computer game music on my vids. Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this :)

[@kademine7761]

Dude thanks for this vid. Being european i don't know anything about baseball so you helped me a lot. Might watch some games from now

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, glad this video helped you understand Baseball! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other channels for more like this.

[@peteg475]

If you want to fit in, don't call it a "match." Everything in popular US sports is basically called a "game" unless you're talking about tennis. lol

[@rjflesher]

I see you're a Blue Jays fan. They are the parent club for my Buffalo Bisons (AAA).

[@NinhLyUK]

Ron Flesher Yes indeed! They've already had a slew of injuries already that's putting the season at risk before it's started! I guess we'll be calling up a lot of Bisons players to fill the void!

[@treverp4938]

And a Parent team to my New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA). I know this comment is 2 years old but felt the urge to reply .

[@s1050]

Thanks for this. British guy interested in learning more about baseball, a sport we don’t really play here in the UK.

[@XenonPete]

Great video... Very helpful