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Who gets to first base first - left or right handed batter?
A right handed batter would get to first base first because a left handed batter has to take extra time turning around to start running.
Is a batter out if the first-baseman controls the ball on the ground before the batter reaches first?
no.Unless the first baseman is touching first base.
Can the runner retreat toward home to avoid being tagged before reaching first base?
A batter exiting the batter's box and running to first need not be tagged at all as a player on the opposing team needs only to tag the base while in possesion of the ball.
What does the batter do if he or she hits the ball fair?
Drop the bat, and start running to first base.
When a pitch hits the ground before it hits a batter does the batter get first base?
No, in that case it is a ball.
What is the rectangle used for on the foul side of the first base line on the baseball field?
The batter is supposed to stay within the rectangle when running to first base. If the batter is outside the box and gets hit with a thrown ball, they can be called out for running outside the baseline.
Does a batter have to drop his bat at first base after hitting a home run?
A batter must release the bat "as soon as safe and practical" while running to first base. He cannot carry it with him or he will be ruled "out."
What is the ruling if a pitched ball bounces before it hits the batter in softball?
If it hit the batter the batter gets first and it's scored as a hit by pitch.
If a runner from third crosses home before fielder tags runner running from first on batted ball does run count?
If you mean that there are already two outs, then, no, the run does not count. Any time the batter is put out before reaching 1st base, it is considered a force out. Therefore, no run counts on a play where the batter makes the 3rd out before reaching 1st base.
If a batter hits a foul ball that is caught by the first base coach in front of first base just before the first baseman can catch the ball is the batter out on interference?
yes
What does fielders choice mean?
The fielder who caught the ball had the option to either get the batter running to first or another runner. Example: With a runner of first the batter hits the ball to the short stop. The short stop choices to throw the ball to second to get the runner out but the batter reaches first base safely.
Can a runner from third base score if the batter is tagged out for the third out?
If the batter is tagged out before he reaches first base it is still considered a force out and the runner cannot score, however if the batter crosses first base safely and then is tagged out, the run counts if the third base runner crosses home plate before the batter is tagged out.
