What is a double in baseball? What is the difference between a true and a false double?

A double in baseball is a hit that allows the batter to advance to second base. It is the second highest hit in baseball, after a triple. A true double is a hit that is hit over the infielders' heads and lands in the outfield. A false double is a hit that is hit on the ground and rolls past the infielders into the outfield.

Key differences between a true double and a false double:

  • Trajectory: A true double is hit over the infielders' heads, while a false double is hit on the ground.
  • Distance: A true double travels further than a false double.
  • Speed: A true double is hit with more speed than a false double.
  • Fielding: A true double is more difficult to field than a false double.
  • Outfield: A true double lands in the outfield, while a false double may roll into the outfield or be fielded by an infielder.

Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between a single and a double?
  2. What is the rarest type of hit in baseball?
  3. What is a ground-rule double?
  4. Can a batter earn a double if they reach second base on an error?
  5. What is the most common type of double?

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