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Updated 2024-04-19 02:33

Can a Player Steal Bases After Being Intentionally Walked in Baseball?

Rules Regarding Intentional Walks in Baseball

In baseball, an intentional walk occurs when the pitcher intentionally throws four balls outside the strike zone to a batter, regardless of the count. This is typically done to avoid having the batter hit the ball and reach base.

Can a Player Steal Bases After an Intentional Walk?

No, a player cannot steal bases after being intentionally walked. This is because the batter is awarded first base immediately upon the fourth ball being called. At this point, the batter is considered to be "on base" and cannot advance further unless another runner on base does so.

Exceptions

However, there is one exception to this rule. If the batter steals second base before the pitcher completes the intentional walk, the steal is allowed, and the batter is awarded second base. This is because the batter is not considered to be "on base" until the intentional walk is completed.

Other Rules to Note

• A player cannot steal first base after being intentionally walked.
• A player can attempt to steal second base after an intentional walk, but the steal is risky.
• The defense can attempt to throw out the batter at second base if they steal.
• If the batter is thrown out at second base, the intentional walk is still considered to have taken place.

Related Questions

• Can a player get a hit by pitch after being intentionally walked? Yes
• Can a player sacrifice bunt after being intentionally walked? Yes
• Can a player be picked off first base after being intentionally walked? Yes
• Can a player be thrown out at second base for a double play after being intentionally walked? Yes
• Can a player score from first base after being intentionally walked? Yes

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