How many players can be on base at once in an MLB game?
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the maximum number of players who can be on base at any one time is three. This includes the batter, who is considered to be on first base, and the two baserunners who are on second and third base.
When a batter hits the ball into the field of play, they become a runner and advance to first base. If the batter is able to reach second or third base, they are considered to be on base.
A runner can also be put on base by being walked or hit by a pitch. A walk occurs when the pitcher throws four balls outside of the strike zone, and a hit by pitch occurs when the pitcher throws the ball and it hits the batter.
When a runner is on base, they can advance to the next base if the batter gets a hit, or if there is an error by the defense. A runner can also be put out if they are tagged with the ball, or if they are forced out at a base.
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