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In 1864, baseball was still in its early stages of development and the rules varied between different regions and teams. However, I can provide you with some key rules that were commonly followed during that time:
- Bases and Field Layout: The field typically consisted of a square or diamond shape with bases placed at each corner. The distance between bases varied, but it was usually around 30-50 feet.
- Ball and Bat: The ball was typically made of rubber or a similar material, and the bat was a wooden stick with a rounded end.
- Pitching: The pitcher would throw the ball underhand, and there were no specified pitching distances. The aim was to deliver the ball to the batter within reasonable proximity for them to hit.
- Strikes and Balls: The concept of strikes and balls was not as well-defined as in modern baseball. Umpires would judge whether a pitch was good or bad, and the batter had to swing at good pitches to avoid receiving a strike. There was no set number of balls required to walk a batter.
- Running: Runners had to touch each base in order and could be tagged out if the fielder held the ball and touched the runner before they reached a base. Overrunning or over-sliding a base was not allowed, and the runner could be tagged out in those cases.
- Foul Balls: Foul balls were not counted as strikes. Instead, they were simply considered as non-playable balls, and the batter would continue their at-bat.
- Fair/Foul Territory: There were no specific foul lines as we have today. A ball hit into foul territory was considered dead, and the batter had to hit the ball within the bounds of the field.
It’s important to note that these rules are a generalization and there could be variations depending on the specific location and teams involved. Baseball continued to evolve and standardize its rules in the subsequent years.
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