How many ways can a batter safely reach first base?
A batter can safely reach first base in six ways:
- Hit - A batter can hit the ball and reach first base if it lands in fair territory and is not caught in the air.
- Walk - A batter can draw a walk if the pitcher throws four balls outside the strike zone.
- Hit by pitch (HBP) - A batter can reach first base if the pitcher hits them with a pitch.
- Error - A batter can reach first base if a fielder makes an error on a batted ball.
- Fielders' choice - A batter can reach first base if a fielder chooses to throw to another base to get a runner out, instead of throwing to first base to try to get the batter out.
- Dropped third strike - A batter can reach first base if the catcher drops the third strike and the batter reaches first before the catcher retrieves the ball.
Related Questions:
- What is the most common way for a batter to reach first base? Hit
- Can a batter reach first base on a wild pitch? Yes
- What is a fielder's choice? When a fielder chooses to throw to a different base to get a runner out, instead of throwing to first base to get the batter out.
- What happens if a batter hits a home run? They automatically reach home plate and score a run.
- Can a batter reach first base on a passed ball? Yes
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