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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).
What else can I help you with?
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
Does it count as a hit if you get out"?
Yes, in baseball, a hit is recorded when a batter successfully reaches base without an error being made by the defense, regardless of whether the batter is subsequently put out.
What is considered a hit in baseball and what is not?
In baseball, a hit is when a batter successfully hits the ball and reaches base without an error by the defense. Hits include singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. A hit is not recorded if the batter is out or reaches base due to an error by the defense.
What happens if a batter gets hit by a?
If a batter is hit by a pitch, that batter automatically advances to first base.
How can a pitcher intentionally give a batter a base on balls?
A pitcher can intentionally give a batter a base on balls by throwing four pitches outside the strike zone, which results in the batter being awarded first base without having to hit the ball.
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)
