Is it true that both the plate umpire and the base umpire have the authority to forfeit a game?

Is it true that both the plate umpire and the base umpire have the authority to forfeit a game?

• A. True.
• B. False.
• C. Only the plate umpire.
• D. Only the base umpire.

Answer: (B)

In this context, the official in charge on the field—the plate umpire—has the authority to declare a forfeit. The plate umpire is the crew chief, responsible for game management, rule enforcement, and decisions that end or suspend the game. The base umpire handles base-line calls and other actions during play, but does not independently have the authority to forfeit the game. So, the statement is false: only the plate umpire has that authority. For example, if a team cannot field enough players or violates a rule severe enough to end the game, the plate umpire would declare the forfeit.

In this context, the official in charge on the field—the plate umpire—has the authority to declare a forfeit. The plate umpire is the crew chief, responsible for game management, rule enforcement, and decisions that end or suspend the game. The base umpire handles base-line calls and other actions during play, but does not independently have the authority to forfeit the game. So, the statement is false: only the plate umpire has that authority. For example, if a team cannot field enough players or violates a rule severe enough to end the game, the plate umpire would declare the forfeit.