Called game

Written byNick Gilden Hours Last Updated on Categories Baseball

What is the Definition of a Called Game in Baseball?

A called game is a game in baseball which has been abandoned or ended for a variety of different reasons. An umpire is allowed to call game for several reasons, mainly for:

  • The weather leaving the game unplayable.
  • The conditions of the field leaving the game unplayable. For example, damaged flooring or other essential equipment.
  • Darkness. Lights being out or faulty can obscure vision and make the game harder to umpire.
  • A team forfeiting.
  • Legal restrictions, such as a curfew or time limitation.

When a game is called, it can either be postponed or cancelled completely. Postponed games are often rescheduled due to elements out of the organizer’s control, such as in the case of equipment failure or a curfew. Cancellations often occur due to weather or team-related circumstances.

I'm Nick, a professional researcher & writer by day and a die-hard baseball fan by night. I have a deep love and knowledge of the game and love sharing it with others. I've been involved in baseball in one way or another for as long as I can remember - playing the game on an amateur level since I was a kid, writing about the game for my college newspaper, and now working with some of the biggest names in baseball media.