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If you are on second base and there are 2 outs and the ball is hit to the short stop should you run?
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What does it mean when a batter hits a ball and that ball hits second base?
fair ball
Do shortstops play defense between first base and second base in baseball?
In general short stops play in-between 2nd and 3rd base, but are not required play in that area. Many teams use "the shift" for lefties that are pull hitters (typically pull the ball to right field) and play their short stop just to the first base side of second base for these batters.
When is the short stop the cut off person in softball?
when the ball is hit to the left fielder or goes into center field on the shortstops side of second base
One out and runner on second base and ball is hit to deep fly ball to right field How many bases can a player on second base advance?
None until the ball hits the ground.
Can you block second base during a steal attempt?
You can block any base as long as you have the ball, if you do not have the ball you can be called for interference and the runner can have the base.
What are two outs in once baseball game?
When the defensive team in baseball, gets two players out in one play, it is called a double play. This usually occurs when the ball is hit between the second and third base. The short stop between the second and third base throws the ball to the second baseman, who gets the runner from first base out. Then the second baseman throws the ball to the first baseman, who gets the hitter out. There are other ways that a double play can occur, however, this is the most common way.
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.
Who covers first base on a double play when the ball is hit to first baseman?
That depends on where the 1st baseman fields the ball. If the 1st baseman can field the ball, throw to second, and have enough time to get safely back to the base to catch the return throw, then (s)he will cover. If not, then it is the responsibility of the pitcher.
One out and runner on second base and ball is hit to deep fly ball to right field and caught How many bases can a player on second base advance after the ball is caught?
As long as he has tagged up he can advance the whole way to home.
With a runner on 2nd base and no outs which infielder is responsible for keeping the runner close to 2b?
well it depends where the ball is hit because if the ball is hit to the right side of second base then it is the shortstops job to be on the base while the second base helps out and vice versa
If a player from first to second runs into the base before the ball gets there but the baseman reaches for the ball and knocks the runner off the base and falls on him then tags him is he out?
no
When an outfielder throws the ball to second base and the throw pulls the second baseman off the bag and the second baseman doesn't catch the ball and the runner is safe who is charged with the error?
second base man- as long as the outfielders throw was decnt and in his range. if not, well the outfielder.
