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Who made a shoestring catch of an infield fly to save a World Series?
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There have probably been a myriad of plays in the World Series, and shoestring catches even, but the one that you probably are thinking of was Billy Martin's shoestring catch with the bases loaded in the 1952 World Series. Martin was on the 1952 Yankees team that defeated the cross-town rival Brooklyn Dodgers. The Yanks were leading 4-2 in the seventh inning when manager Casey Stengel lifted Allie Reynolds out of the game and put in Vic Raschi, who almost immediately loaded the bases with only one out before Bob Kuzava came in to get out of the jam. The legendary Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson lifted a short pop to the right side of the infield, but Yankee first baseman Joe Collins lost the ball in the sun and it was second baseman Billy Martin who made the shoestring catch to save at least one run. The phenomenal grab not only ended the chances of a Dodger comeback, but also inevitably sealed the Series victory for the defending champions. Despite their best efforts, "the Bums from Brooklyn" lived up to their nickname, as Kuzava remained in control the rest of the way. The loss was especially devastating after winning Games 1, 3 and 5 and the 4-2 triumph enabled Stengel to match Joe McCarthy's mark of managing a club to four consecutive World Series titles. Billy "The Kid" Martin
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Can an outfielder catch an infield fly?
Any fielder is allowed to catch any fly ball he can. If you are referring to the infield fly rule: under this rule, the hitter is called out and play continues as if the fly were caught even if no one catches it. It does not matter who catches it, but if the ball drops, the runner can tag up and run at his risk. The rule is only called when the ball seems certain to be catchable. The purpose of the rule is to prevent an infielder from intentionally dropping pop-up in order to get a double play.
Have there been any changes to the baseball?
recently they have allowed umpires to use relplays for awkward homeruns. there was also one time when a rule was that a catch is not a catch until the player has full control of the ball. one player caught a ball and bobbled it all the way into the infield so the runers couldn't go because it had not been declared a catch yet.
What player on the Brooklyn Dodgers was a hero in the 1955 World Series by catching a long fly ball hit by Yogi Berra?
Dodger outfielder, Sandy Amoros made a spectacular catch of a long fly ball hit by Yogi Berra. Amoros is credited for saving the series for the Dodgers.
What is the catch cry of Australia's 2018 world cup bid?
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Why did most European cities easily catch on fire?
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In baseball who made a shoestring catch of an infield fly to save a World Series?
Source the baseballlibrary site: Billy Martin alertness saved the seventh game of the 1952 world series for the Yankees 4-2. In the seventh inning with the bases loaded and two outs Jackie Robinson hit a pop-up near the pitchers mound. It seemed to freeze the entire Yankee infield until Martin raced in from his 2nd base position to make a lunging catch to end the inning.
Can a catcher catch an infield fly?
Umm Yea really anybody that's playing deffense during that inning can catch an infield fly hell even a center feilder could catch an infield fly if he's fast enough
What year was the famous catch by Willie Mays of the New York Giants in the World Series?
The catch was made in 1954 World Series
What do you do when your playing infield position?
You stare @ the batter, distract Him or Her, and catch a lot of baseballs.
What is a shoestring catch in baseball?
A catch, usually by an outfielder running in on the ball, that is made with the glove practically touching the ground (at the height of the shoestrings).
Who hit the ball when Willie Mays made 'The Catch' in the 1954 World Series?
Willie Mays made "The Catch" off the bat of Cleveland's Vic Wertz in game 1 of the 1954 World Series.
Why would a fielder try to catch a ball on an infield fly rule?
In the infield, a pop up has a natural tendency to move back towards the infield, happens down either line and in the area around the plate. So to compensate for the ball moving towards the infield, the catchers glove is positioned so it can move with the ball, rather than stabbing at it.
Infield fly runnes have to be taged?
Yes, they do have to tag up, unless the fielder, for whatever reason, does not catch the ball.
What does an infield do in softball?
Basically every fielder, both infielders and outfielders, have the same job: stop the ball. The infield is more about quick ground balls being stopped. The ones in the air are generally easier to stop and catch.
Can a baseball player catch an infield fly - where the ump has declared an infield fly - then throw to a base that a runner hasn't tagged up to yet and get a double play?
As soon as the ump calls the infield fly rule, the batter is out, but the runners can still advance at their own risk. To answer your question specifically, no, the fielder can't do that - that is the exact result that the infield fly rule was enacted to prevent! Usually when they call the infield fly rule, the baserunners go back to the bases relatively quickly, because the play is over.
What do you call a fly ball catch?
A "Fly out" or "Pop Out" -- generally if it is caught in the outfield it is called a "Fly Out", a ball in the infield is called a "Pop Out"
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