How many ways can you get on base without getting a hit in baseball?
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1. Fielder's Choice2. Reached on Error
3. Third Strike Wild Pitch/Dropped Third Strike
4. Hit by Pitch
5. Walk
6. Catcher's Interference
7. Obstruction
8. Pinch Runner
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walkhit by pitch
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dropped third strike
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hit by pitchwalk
catcher's interference
fielder's choice
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ErrorDropped third strike
Catchers interferance
Fielders choice
Hit by pitch
Walk
Batted ball hitting the runner
As a pinch runner
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Dropped 3rd strikeError
Catcher interference
Walk (either intentional or not)
Hit by pitch
Fielder's choice
Pinch runner
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The answer is 6 for a batter and 7 for a player.Batter - Dropped third strike, error, fielders choice, hit by pitch, base on balls, and catchers interference.
Player - all of thee above plus pinch runner.
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1) Fielder's Choice2) Hit By Pitch
3) Dropped 3rd Strike
4) Error
5) Walk
6) Catcher's Interference
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I know this is long, but it's fairly comprehensive.I'm just going to copy and paste my other answer. Obviously rule out number 9, as you said no hit. This is absolutely the definitive list. You'll notice I have some comments to other posters who aren't in this thread. I'm leaving them in because they cover all of the misconceptions I've run across so far. You'll notice for everything I include the rule that it corresponds to. I also provide a link to Rule 8.00 at the bottom, because so many people mention balks, which is in Rule 8.05. You can of course use that link to look up the other rules.
Anyone who tells you that there is a method I don't list is either confused, or is listing something that is covered under one of my method's, such as the folks who will mention a catcher's balk, which does not exist, but is a misconception based on Rule 4.03(a), which I detail below, and would rather fall under balk. This particular example would also be incorrect as balks don't get you on base.
Again, this is a definitive list, minus method 9, as you asked for the ways without a hit. I defy anyone to back up any other claim that shows that what they mentioned is either not scored by one of my 8 methods, or else I don't mention all together. I am 99% certain that there aren't any further methods not already covered, and I'd be interested to see anyone add to the list and actually back up their statement with the rules.
1. Base on Balls - Rule 6.08(a)
COMMENT: 6.08(a) counts a BB the same as an IBB, however rules 10.02(a)(12) and 10.02(a)(13) does ask for separate tallies for total BBs and a second for IBBs, so you could count this as two separate ways to reach 1st if desired, I just wouldn't myself.
2. Hit by Pitch (Touched by Pitch) - Rule 6.08(b)
3. Catcher's Interference - Rule 6.08(c)
COMMENT: If a play follows the interference, the manager of the offense may advise the plate umpire that he elects to decline the interference penalty and accept the play. Such election shall be made immediately at the end of the play. However, if the batter reaches first base on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batsman, or otherwise, and all other runners advance at least one base, the play proceeds without reference to the interference. Also, if catcher’s interference is called with a play in progress the umpire will allow the play to continue because the manager may elect to take the play. If the batter-runner missed first base, or a runner misses his next base, he shall be considered as having reached the base, as stated in Note of Rule 7.04(d).
4. Fielder's Interference (Obstruction) - Rule 6.08(c)
COMMENT: Although Catcher's Interference and Obstruction are part of the same rule, they are given two different terms, and I'd therefore count them as two separate methods of reaching 1st Base.
5. Dropped Third Strike - Rule 6.09(b)
COMMENT: Providing (1) first base is unoccupied, or (2) first base is occupied with two out. Also, a batter who does not realize his situation on a third strike not caught, and who is not in the process of running to first base, shall be declared out once he leaves the dirt circle surrounding home plate.
6. Pinch Runner - ?
I actually had trouble finding this specifically. Rules 3.08(4) and 10.03(b) both mention rules regarding the pinch runner, and 6.10(b) says that a Designated Hitter may not be a pinch runner, but I couldn't find anything specifically describing it. Rule 6.00 and Rule 7.00 deal with the batter and the runner respectively, but I just couldn't find it specifically.
7. Error - Rule 10.05(b)(1)
8. Fielder's Choice - Rule 10.05(b)(3)
9. Hit - Rule 10.05(a) and 6.09(a)
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Several people will invariably answer balk, which is not true. A balk only advances runners who are on base, not the batter, no matter the count. Look up rule 8.05 and see the penalty section (just after part m) and you'll see that the batter never advances on a balk.
The link below links to the Rule 8.05 in reference to a balk, but you can use it to look up all the other rules I listed.
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A few folks have said (across several iterations of this same question) that there is a catcher's balk. This is not true, and I'll explain why, along with support it with the rules.
All Rule 4.03(a) says is that the penalty is a balk if the catcher doesn't have both his feet in the catcher's box on an intentional walk when the pitcher begins his pitch. It doesn't call it a catcher's balk. If you read Rule 2.00, a balk is defined as an illegal action by the pitcher. So perhaps the way to read Rule 4.03(a) is not that the catcher is doing something illegal, it's that the pitcher made the illegal motion by throwing while the catcher was not standing with both feet where he should. It doesn't seem like the most natural way to read it to me, but since they call it a balk, and a balk is defined as an illegal motion by the pitcher, I think I'd interpret it that way.
Now, all THAT being said, as I stated above, a balk, by Rule 8.05, does not result in the hitter reaching 1st base, so you would not count it as a method in this discussion.
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Some people have included fan obstruction, but that is also not true. You'll want to check Rule 2.00 for this one. Look up Interference, and under that, part (d). This results in the ball being declared dead. You'll notice also farther down, under Obstruction, it illustrates the difference between obstruction and interference.
To further expound upon this, see also Rule 3.16, which explains the penalty further. In the event of fan interference, the batter is not awarded first base, but he could actually be called out.
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Now, to explain the ruling in regards to an illegal pitch, and to having illegal substances (which would include nail files and the like). Rule 8.02(a) and Rule 8.02(b) deal with this subject.
If you use my link below, you will see that the penalty does not result in the batter being awarded first base. However, in the right circumstance, this is called an automatic ball by the umpire, and a balk if there are runners on. If this would be the fourth ball, the batter would advance to first base, but it would be the result of a walk, not as a penalty for violating Rule 8.02
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To R**: A Dropped Third Strike does get you to 1st base, and is recorded as a K for the pitcher and batter. You can see my number 5 above, or look at Rule 6.09(b).
To *y: Detached player's equipment is scored as a hit, which is already covered.
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I like how I keep getting thumbs down when I post this, but nobody can actually prove me wrong or prove themselves right who disagrees with me.
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Jimi L is correct, there are 9 ways to reach first base in a game.More Questions & Answers...