When you sit down to enjoy a game of vintage baseball, the game of the 1860s will look familiar—but you may want a quick lesson on the language of the old-time game.

Ace - run scored

Ballist - ballplayer

Basetender - baseman

Behind - catcher

Crank - fan

Daisy cutter - ground ball

Dead - out

Foul tick - foul ball

Home point - home plate

Hurler - pitcher

Huzzah! - Hurrah! Hooray!

Leg it! - Run!

Mascot - batboy

Muff - error

Scout - outfielder

Short scout - shortstop

Sky ball - pop-up

Striker - batter