What does the play ball signal tell the pitcher?

It is OK to throw the pitch.

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  1. It is OK to throw the pitch ✔
  2. The inning is over
  3. The batter is out

Why: Play ball signals the pitcher that it is OK to throw the pitch.

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Play ball is the green light on the mound.
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Answer: It is OK to throw the pitch. Play ball signals the pitcher that it is OK to throw the pitch.

  1. Scouting America: Signs, Signals, and Codes www.scouting.org/merit-badges/signs-signals-and-codes
    Used to signal the pitcher that it is OK to throw the pitch.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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