 Other
personnel
Each team is run
by a manager, whose primary responsibility during the
game is to assign players to fielding positions,
determine the lineup, and decide how to substitute
players. Managers are also assisted by coaches in
helping players to develop their skills.
Any baseball game involves one or more umpires, who make
rulings on the outcome of each play. At a minimum, one
umpire will stand behind the catcher, to have a good
view of the strike zone, and call each pitch a ball or a
strike. Additional umpires may be stationed near the
bases, thus making it easier to see plays in the field.
Another notable role in
baseball is that of the official scorer. The results of
baseball games are summarized in tables called box
scores. The scorer is responsible for a number of
judgments that go into the boxscore. For example, if a
batted ball is misplayed by a fielder, the scorer may
choose to charge the fielder with an error instead of
crediting the batter with a hit. Within certain
guidelines, the scorer also determines which pitchers
are credited with winning and losing the game, and
whether a relief pitcher will be awarded a hold or save,
specific situations in which a relief pitcher keeps a
lead intact for his team. |
