In Baseball, How Many Foul Balls for a Walk and Pitches for an Automatic Ball?
In baseball, a batter is awarded first base if they accumulate four balls (pitches out of the strike zone) or if they are hit by a pitch. If a batter hits a foul ball, it does not count towards the four balls needed for a walk. However, if a batter hits three foul balls with two strikes, they are automatically out.
On the other hand, an automatic ball is called a "walk". A batter receives a walk if the pitcher throws four balls outside the strike zone. If the batter swings at any of these pitches and misses, it still counts as a ball.
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- How many strikes make a batter out? Three
- What is the name of the area where the batter stands? Home plate
- Is it possible for a batter to walk with three pitches? No
- What happens if a batter hits a foul ball with two strikes? They are automatically out.
- What is the term used for a wild pitch that allows a runner to advance? Balk
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