When can you not steal a base in baseball?
In baseball, a runner cannot steal a base if:
- They are on first base and there is a runner on second base.
- They are on second base and there is a runner on third base.
- They are on third base and there are runners on first and second base.
- The pitcher is holding the ball and facing the runner.
- The runner is tagged out by the catcher before reaching the base.
Related Questions and Brief Answers
- Can you steal a base if the pitcher is throwing to first base? No, only the catcher can throw out a runner stealing a base.
- Can you steal a base if the pitcher is not paying attention? Yes, if the pitcher is not paying attention and the runner can reach the base before the pitcher notices.
- Can you steal a base if there is a runner on first and third base? No, the runner on first base must steal second base before the runner on third can steal home.
- Can you steal a base if the catcher is holding the ball and facing second base? No, the catcher can only throw to first base or home plate while facing the runner.
- Can you steal a base if the runner is tagged out by the pitcher? No, the runner must be tagged out by the catcher.
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