Games That Pitchers Play

There is a lot of down time in baseball. Although you should always be prepared for the game, there may be some time to have some fun. Pitchers have mastered the creation of games to kill time.

Here are some games that pitchers play during down time to keep them moving and warm.

2 Ball – There are two versions of this game:

1) The pitchers circle up with one person holding two baseballs. That pitcher throws both baseballs with one hand at another pitcher higher than his knees and no further apart than 3 feet. This pitcher’s job is to catch both of the baseballs. If he catches both of the baseballs one in each hand then he is ok. If he misses one or both of the baseballs he gets a knock (which is bad because 4 knocks and you’re out). If he catches both baseballs in one hand, the person who threw the baseballs is out no matter how many knocks he has. Knocks are usually kept by turning the hat. To the right is 1, to the back is 2, left is 3, and you’re out on 4.

2) Another version of this game is when the pitchers circle up and instead of throwing both baseballs to one guy, you throw one to one person and one to another. You cannot throw the baseballs to your neighbors until there are 4 players or less. Once you catch a baseball you have to get rid of it right away. If you drop a ball when it comes into you, don’t worry you still have time to grab it and get rid of it before they throw the next baseball at you or to your spot. If that happens, then you get a knock. Four knocks and you’re out. When it gets down to 2 players left the same idea is used. The baseballs need to be thrown above the knees.

Name Game – The hint game is a very fun game. It requires 4 players. Two people will team up and sit apart fro