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When the ball is bunted down the first base line who should field the ball?
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∙ 14y ago
it depends on where it is. if it is near home plate the catcher should get it. if it is closer to the pitchers mound than the catcher than the catcher should get it. you should call the other guy off if you are getting it so there will be no confusion on who is getting it.
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What is a bunted ball?
A "bunt" is a ball batted into the infield by the batter while holding the bat sideways between his hands. This is a deliberately short hit that is designed to advance a runner and not gain first base for the batter. A bunted ball that rolls foul is considered a strike, even if it is the third strike.
Is bunted an Noun?
No, the word 'bunted' is the past participle, past tense of the verb to bunt. The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Examples:Max bunted the ball and ran to first base. (verb)The bunted ball rolled about twelve feet. (adjective)The word 'bunt' is also a noun, a word for a tap of a baseball with a bat; a type of fungus of cereal plants; the middle part of a sail that pouches to catch the wind.
What happens if the ball is 'bunted' on the 3rd strike in softball?
If the ball stays in fair territory, then everything is like a normal bunt. But if the ball is bunted into foul territory on a third strike, then the batter is automatically out.
Can a pitcher be charged a fielding error?
Yes. Once the pitched ball is batted, a pitcher becomes a fielder. If he makes an attempt to field a ball and rightfully should be able to score a putout but fails, he can be charged a fielding error. One example would be a bunted ball where the pitchers moves to pick it up with his glove, but instead hits it away from himself, allowing the batter-runner to safely reach first base. The pitcher made an attempt to field the ball and should have had the batter out, but he failed.
Can a runner advance when the batter is hit by a bunted ball out of the batters box?
no because it will be considered a dead ball
Who covers first base when ball is bunted in major league?
In most cases the 2nd baseman will be covering 1st base on a bunt play.
Movie major league Cleveland Indians catcher Jake Taylor what was his final plate appearance?
He bunted the ball and safely made it to first base.
Is there a thing called rolling foul in baseball?
Yea. It usually happens if a player bunts the ball and the ball rolls foul after being bunted.
Can a pitcher get down on his hands and knees and blow a bunted ball foul before it comes to a stop?
yes
How far must bunted ball go in fastpitch softball?
It simple has to be in fair territory there is no distance it has to travel.
Where to place a bunted ball with a runner on first?
It depends on what the meaning behind the bunt is, and what side you are batting from. Also the defensive set can be a contributing factor. If its a bunt to get on base you are probably going to put it down the first base line, with the first basemen holding the runner on. For a sacrifice bunt to move the runner, anywhere but directly to the pitcher and fair should do.
What happens if a batter hits a ball that hits first base before the batter gets there?
Should a batted ball hit any base, the ball is considered fair and live and the play continues. It is still up to the defense to field the ball and touch first base before the batter does to record an out.
