In baseball what happens when the pitcher catches the ball

In baseball, when the pitcher catches a batted ball, the outcome depends on the situation and the rules in effect. Here's an overview of the possible outcomes:

Force Out: If a runner is forced to advance because the batter hit a ground ball and less than two outs, the pitcher catching the ball can throw the runner out at first base.

Double Play: If a runner is on first and the batter hits a line drive or ground ball, the pitcher can catch the ball and throw to second base for a force out. The second baseman can then throw to first base to complete the double play.

Triple Play: In rare cases, if the bases are loaded and the batter hits a line drive or ground ball, the pitcher can catch the ball and throw to second base for a force out. The second baseman can then throw to third base for the second force out, and the third baseman can throw to first base to complete the triple play.

Out at Home: If a runner is trying to score from third base, the pitcher can catch a batted ball and throw it to the catcher to record an out at home plate.

Wild Pitch: If the pitcher catches a batted ball but fails to throw it to a base in time to record an out, the batter is awarded first base. This is known as a wild pitch.

FAQs:

What happens if the pitcher catches a foul ball? The batter is out.
Can the pitcher catch a ball hit to the outfield? Yes, but the batter is only out if a fielder touches them with the ball or throws them out.
What if the pitcher catches a ball while standing off the mound? The batter is not out.
Can the pitcher throw to any base after catching a ball? No, the pitcher must first step on the rubber.
What happens if the pitcher drops the ball after catching it? A dead ball is called, and the batter is awarded first base.

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