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In Major League Baseball, yes. There is a rule called the 'Uncaught Third Strike' rule. This rule states that if the catcher does not cleanly catch the pitched ball that results in a third strike, the batter may run to first base as if the ball were hit. If the batter reaches first base before the ball, the batter is awarded the base.
Yes, if the batter fails to touch a base while running. The defensive team could appeal and have the runner called out at the base that was missed. In that case the run would be taken off the board.
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The above answer is not correct. If the batter is called out on an appeal for missing a base or passing a runner it's no longer a home run. Tim McCarver was hit a grand slam but passed Garry Maddox between first and second so McCarver was called out. He was credited with a 3 RBI single. The only way to hit a home run but not score is to get hurt while running the bases. MLB rules allow for "dead ball" pinch runner. The pinch runner will be credited with the run but the batter would still get his homer.
Yes it is posible. If a batter is to hit it into left field which would normally get him a single, but he also tries for second and is thrown out trying to get to second it will count as a single even though the runner is out.
You cannot run out of any base line. There is a three foot clearance for the runner in case he has to run around a fielder. It is the umpire's decision whether a runner goes out of the base line or not. The rule is more in effect for the other bases, as a runner will try to slide into the fielder to break up a double play.
The previous answer is incorrect. A runner may run anywhere he pleases. He would only be out for deviating from his baseline in order to avoid a tag.
You can be walked, hit by a pitch, get on by fielder error, get on by catcher's interference.
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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 single in baseball?
When you hit the ball and run to first base and then stop running without getting out
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.
In baseball what is defined as a steal?
Taking a base with getting a hit. Example moving from 1st to 2nd without getting a hit
What are six ways to reach first base without getting a hit or walking?
Error Catchers Interference Fielders Choice Intentional Walk Hit by Pitch Dropped Third Strike
How can a baseball player legally reach first base without getting hit?
The batter can reach on an fielding error, take a walk (four balls), get hit by a pitch, or strike out on a wild pitch and beat the ball to 1st base.
Does a batter get first base when swinging and getting hit by a ball?
yes they get a walk on first base but on any other base but the person on first doesn't move.
What is a double mean in soaftball?
A double is when you hit the ball and make it to second base without getting out. you get two bases on your hit.
How can a player get to 1st base without hitting a ball?
Most if not all players have gotten to first base without hitting the ball. Most if not all receive a 'walk' (pitcher throws four pitches that are called balls by the umpire) and some have been hit by the ball thrown by the pitcher. In either case, the batter gets to take first base without ever hitting the ball.
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.
What does h mean in baseball?
a "Hit" which is when the batter reaches base without the defence making an error, and a hit could be any of the following: a single (the first base) a double (the second base) a triple (the third base) or a home run (reaching home plate, back where you started by either hitting the ball out of the parks dimensions or getting an inside the park home run, the hardest thing to do in Baseball)
