9 Ways a Baseball Batter Can Get on Base
1. Hit - The batter hits the ball into fair territory and reaches base safely.
2. Walk - The pitcher throws four balls outside the strike zone, allowing the batter to walk to first base.
3. Hit by Pitch (HBP) - The pitcher throws the ball and it hits the batter, sending them to first base.
4. Error - A fielder misplays a ball that should have been caught, allowing the batter to reach base.
5. Fielders Choice (FC) - A fielder chooses to throw to a base other than first to get an out, allowing the batter to reach base on the force out.
6. Balk - The pitcher makes an illegal motion during their delivery, allowing the batter to advance to first base.
7. Stolen Base - A baserunner advances to the next base without the ball being hit, usually by running when the pitcher is throwing to another runner or the catcher is not paying attention.
8. Sacrifice Fly (SF) - The batter hits a fly ball that is caught, driving in a run from third base and allowing the batter to reach first base.
9. Sacrifice Hit (SH) - The batter makes a bunt that is fielded and thrown to first base for an out, advancing a runner from first to second or second to third.
Related Questions:
- What is the most common way to get on base? Hit
- What is the term for when a batter is walked? Base on balls
- Why does a batter get on base when there is an error? Misplay by a fielder
- Is it possible to get on base without hitting the ball? Yes (via walk, HBP, error, fielders choice)
- What is the difference between a sacrifice fly and a sacrifice hit? A sacrifice fly drives in a run while a sacrifice hit advances a runner.
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