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Question:what do they mean when they say 6-4-3 double play, or 5-4-3 double play?
Answers:
1-Pitcher
2-Catcher
3-1st
4-2nd
5-3rd
6-Shortstop
7-left
8-Center
9-Right
So, a 6-4-3 double play would be a grounder to the shortstop, who throws to 2nd, then the 2nd baseman throws to first. 5-4-3, would be 3rd to 2nd to first.
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The number corresponds to the fielder's position. Shortstop (6) fields the ball and throws to second baseman (4), who throws to first (3). 5 is the third baseman.Is the ceiling in the metrodome in play?
found this over at Wikipedia:The most common type of double play occurs with a runner on first base and a ground ball hit towards the middle of the infield. The fielder (generally the shortstop or second baseman) with the ball steps on second base before the runner from first arrives to force that runner out, and then throws the ball to the first baseman to force out the batter for the second out. If the ball originated with the shortstop and was then thrown to the second baseman, the play is referred to as a "6-4-3 double play", after the numbers assigned to the players in order of field position; if it is hit to the second baseman and then thrown to the shortstop, it is known as a 4-6-3 double play (6-shortstop, 4-second base, 3-first base; see baseball scorekeeping). A slightly less common ground ball double play is the 5-4-3 double play, also called the "Around the Horn" double play which occurs on a ground ball hit to the third baseman (5), who throws to the second baseman (4) at second base, who then throws to the first baseman (3). Comparatively few third basemen succeed often at turning such double plays which require a third baseman with good range and a great throwing arm (example: Brooks Robinson).
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These are the numbers that correspond to the players in the field.1 - Pitcher
2 - Catcher
3 - First Basemen
4 - Second Basemen
5 - Third Basemen
6 - Shortstop
7 - Left Field
8 - Center Field
9 - Right Field
Its used for recording a game's put-outs.
1 - Pitcher
2 - Catcher
3 - First Basemen
4 - Second Basemen
5 - Third Basemen
6 - Shortstop
7 - Left Field
8 - Center Field
9 - Right Field
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each of the 9 players on defense are assigned a number for their position from 1-9. pitcher 1, catcher 2, 1b 3, 2b 4, 3b 5, ss 6, lf 7, cf 8, and rf 9. so when a 6-4-3 double play is hit, then that means that the shortstop fielded it, threw to the second basemen and he then threw to 1st to complete the double play. whenever a defensive player touches the ball, then they're added in the number scheme. hope this helps!Why is the moss on wriggley field brown right now??
Every position on the field has a number, and every type of play has an alpha code. By combining the two, you can keep score of any game.The second link below explains a rudimentary way to keep score, including the alpha and numeric codes. The others also include useful information for watching and understanding the game, including the rulebook.
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The most common type of double play occurs with a runner on first base and a ground ball hit towards the middle of the infield. The fielder (generally the shortstop or second baseman) with the ball steps on second base before the runner from first arrives to force that runner out, and then throws the ball to the first baseman to force out the batter for the second out. If the ball originated with the shortstop and was then thrown to the second baseman, the play is referred to as a "6-4-3 double play", after the numbers assigned to the players in order of field position; if it is hit to the second baseman and then thrown to the shortstop, it is known as a 4-6-3 double play (6-shortstop, 4-second base, 3-first base; see baseball scorekeeping). A slightly less common ground ball double play is the 5-4-3 double play, also called the "Around the Horn" double play which occurs on a ground ball hit to the third baseman (5), who throws to the second baseman (4) at second base, who then throws to the first baseman (3). Comparatively few third basemen succeed often at turning such double plays which require a third baseman with good range and a great throwing arm (example: Brooks Robinson).Double plays also occur on ground balls hit to the pitcher. Most of the time, these double plays will go 1-6-3 (pitcher to shortstop to first baseman), though sometimes these double plays will go pitcher 1-4-3 (pitcher to second baseman to first baseman). 6-3 and 4-3 double plays occur on ground balls to the shortstop or second baseman, respectively, which the fielder takes for an unnasisted putout at second before throwing to first. The 3-6-3 double play occurs on a ground ball to the first baseman, who fires to the shorstop at second base before stepping on first. Thus, the shortstop can throw back to the first baseman, who is still able to get the force out at first. Variants of this double play include the 3-6-1 double play (where the pitcher covers first) and the 3-6-4 double play (where the second baseman covers first). Also, the first baseman may choose to retire the batter at first before throwing to the shortstop at second, who then tags the runner coming from first (tag because the force has been removed).
Another class of double plays include those in which infielders catch line drives and then throw or run to a base to catch an baserunner who who fails to return to the base from which he has started. The batter is out because his ball has been caught on the fly, and a runner is out at another base. Thus if a batter hits a line drive to the second baseman (any other infielder or the pitcher will suffice) that a baserunner from first base thinks is a clean hit and the second baseman catches before it drops, then the second baseman can throw to first base to the fielder (usually the first baseman) covering the base; should the first baseman either touch first base with any part of his body (usually his feet) or tag 6the baserunner returning to first (not necessary), then a double play is completed. More rare is an unassisted double play in which the fielder catches a line drive and either tags a runner off base or reaches a base that a baserunner cannot return.
On occasion, bad bunts can result in double plays. An attempted sacrifice bunt may be laid down so ineptly that a charging pitcher, first baseman or catcher (the typical initiators of such plays) fields the ball, throws to second base to force a runner, and the shortstop (usual fielder at second base on a bunt play) then throws to the fielder covering first base (usually the second baseman) to put out the batter. With a runner on first base, should the batter bunt a ball fair as an infield fly, the infield fly rule that protects baserunners is no longer applicable. At his discretion the fielder in position to catch the bunted fly ball may elect to 'trap' the fly ball (that is, put his glove on the ground but under the ball and catch it) or (a fielder is not allowed to drop a ball deliberately to force runners to advance) or catch it on a short bounce, in which case the runner at first must reach second base before a throw is made to second base, and if he hasn't made an effective run to second base, then he is easily put out and the fielder covering second base can throw to first base to complete the double play. But should the runner at first stray too far from first base and the infielder catches the pop fly, the infielder gets the out for catching an infield fly and throws to first base to complete the double play.
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