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Why is a ground ball not counted as a hit even if the runner is safe at first base?
A ground ball is not counted as a hit if the fielder has a chance to make a play on the ball and the runner is safe at first base because it is considered a routine play that the fielder should have made. The official scoring rules in Baseball do not award a hit for plays that are deemed to be routine outs.
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If the runner first is tagged while still standing on first base following a ground ball is he out?
no
Why is there no sacrifice ground ball in baseball?
There is no sacrifice ground ball in baseball because you don't try to sacrifice yourself to advance the runner on the ground ball. Also, on a bunt, it's hard to get the leading runner anyway, so the fielder most of the time goes for the batter at first. On a ground ball however, the fielder most of the time has an easy option for the lead runner as well as the batter.
Is the runner out if the first baseman drops the ball but then places his other hand over the ball while the ball is lying on the ground before the runner reaches first base.?
The first baseman must "have control of the ball". If his hand is on it pinning it to the ground, the call is safe. If he picks it up or in any other way, shows he/she has "control" of the ball, the call is out.
Can a runner return to first base on a ground ball without being out?
No, when a ball is hit on the ground, the runners must try and advance to the next base.
Is a runner out if the first baseman has his hand on the ball while the ball is still no the ground but does not lift the ball off the ground?
Yes. They would be out. Think of it like this. If a runner is running home from third and the catcher slides onto the plate with the ball, the runner is still out, even though the catcher is on the ground. As long as the Defensive player has possession of the ball, and is touching the base, the offensive player would be considered out.
When there is a runner on first - the batter hits a ground ball to the first baseman who steps on first and then tags the runner who remains on first - Who is out?
If the first baseman tags first base, the runner originally on first is therefore not forced to second base and he is safe at first.
On a ground ball If the runner on first base never leaves the base and the batter is put out by firstbaseman stepping on first can runner stay since force is off?
yes
Is a runner out if a Pitcher makes an attempt on a ground ball and it hit a runner?
No it is not kickball.
In softball how can a runner be out?
The batter is out, if they hit a ball in the air and a defensive player catches the ball before it touches the ground, in fair or foul territory. If a defensive player has the ball in control and touches a base before the runner, the runner is out. If a defensive player has the ball in control and touches the runner with the ball in their hand or glove, the runner is out.
If a runner is on first base and a teammate who is up to bat hits the ball on the ground can the player on first base run to the second base?
Yes they can.
Fair ball hits runner with two outs does batter still get a single?
yes but only if the defence hasent touched the ball yet if they have the the runner can still be counted as a single
Can a player running the ball touch the ball to the ground to steady himself without going down?
If the ball touches the ground, the runner is down. This is why 'the ground cannot cause a fumble.'
