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He can either get thrown 4 balls or if he swings and misses the 3rd strike and the catcher drops it, he can run to the base.
Other ways:
Error by a fielder allows the batter to reach first.
Fielder's choice, less than two outs.
Fielder obstruction after batted ball.
None of the above are counted as hits, but the batter still ends up on base.
Batter hit by pitched ball.
Catcher interferes with batter's swing (I've not only never seen this, I've not aware that it has ever been called in the last 75 years or so).
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Is a base hit when the batter makes it to first base in softball?
It can be. A base hit is just when you hit the ball, and get on base without getting out.
In softball what is a safe hit?
A safe hit is considered a hit that is not fielded and the batter makes it to first base without getting out.
What is a base hit?
A base hit is a hit in the sport of baseball in which the batter safely reaches base.
What is the hit that gets the batter to first base safely?
What the name of the hit that gets the batter to first base safely
What happens if a batter gets hit by a?
If a batter is hit by a pitch, that batter automatically advances to first base.
What is counted as a hit in baseball?
If the batter puts the ball in play, and reaches base without an error being made by the defense, nor is it ruled a fielder's choice, the batter gets credit for a hit.
In major league baseball how many can a batter reach first base without getting a hit?
They can reach 1st base via walk, error, hit by pitch or fielder's choice.
What does the abbreviation H stand for in softball?
H stands for Hit ... Hit is when the hitter is able to get a clean hit on the ball. It's when the batter-runner gets to base without an error..
What are the three ways a batter can get on a base in softball?
There are several ways to reach first base, but the 5 ways to be awarded first base, without putting the ball into play: 1. Hit-by-pitch 2. Base on Balls 3. Intentional Walk 4. Dropped 3rd strike 5. Catcher interference (hitting catchers glove while swinging)
What if no play was made when a ball was hit Is the batter credited for a base hit?
yes
Is the batter credited with a double if he is thrown out while advancing to third base?
No, once you are tagged out you don't get credited with anything if you are the one at bat. Now if another batter hits the ball and there was already a man on base at first and he gets tagged at 2nd base, then yes the man on 1st base would get the single from his previous at bat If the batted ball was cleanly a base hit and he was thrown out trying to advance past first base then the batter would be given the hit corresponding to the last base the batter reached safely. If the batter was thrown out at second, the batter would be given a single. If the batter was thrown out at third, the batter would be given a double. If the batter was thrown out at home plate, the batter would be given a triple.
How can a baseball player legally reach first base without getting hit?
The batter can reach on an fielding error, take a walk (four balls), get hit by a pitch, or strike out on a wild pitch and beat the ball to 1st base.
