When the batter is in position, the pitcher throws the ball toward home plate; the batter judges the pitch and decides whether or not to try to hit it.
Rubber plate that the batter stands beside to face the pitcher; it marks the pitcher’s strike zone and the umpire calls balls and strikes in relation to it.
pitcher’s mound
Small mound of earth from which the pitcher throws the ball toward the batter; it is 25.4 cm higher than home plate.
pitcher’s plate
Band of rubber attached to the ground; the pitcher stands on it to throw a pitch.
pitcher
Position opposite home plate; this player throws the ball to the opposing batter, using various pitches to try to prevent the batter from obtaining a hit.
