

Preacher Roe summarized this strategy to Stan Musial as "I throw him four wide ones and try to pick him off at first." 5 The third baseman, in scorekeeping shorthand. third for a right-hander or first for a lefty.Ĥ wide ones Four consecutive pitches deliberately wide of the strike zone. This only comes into play when the pickoff move is to the base the pitcher naturally faces, i.e. If the pitcher steps with his lead foot towards the base he intends to throw to it is considered legal the 45-foot line determines whether that step is towards the base or towards home plate. This line is also used to decide whether a pickoff move is legal or a balk.This rule is designed to allow catchers and pitchers the ability to field bunts and throw the batter-runner out without having to worry about the batter-runner intentionally or unintentionally interfering with the throw. If he remains within the line, he cannot be called out for interference. The rules state that if the batter-runner is in the path of a throw that originates near home plate and is outside the area created by the base line and the 45-foot line, he shall be called out if the umpire believes he interfered with the play. The line between home plate and first base that begins 45 feet down the first base line and extends past first base.4-6-3 double play The second baseman (4) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6), who forces out a runner at second and then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. The meme is often used in satirical or sarcastic responses to perceived non-apology apologies where part of the apology is reiterated or paraphrased only to be interrupted by a copypasta of Brennaman's somber Castellanos home run call. Main article: Thom Brennaman § Suspension for on-air comments An internet meme referencing a Cincinnati Reds broadcast where play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman apologized for an on-air homophobic comment and interrupted his apology to announce that Nick Castellanos had hit a home run to make the game's score 4-0. A shout of "Four!" indicates the ball should be thrown to home plate.The second baseman, in scorekeeping shorthand.The shortstop then throws back to the first baseman to force out the batter. 3-6-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner at second. The second baseman then throws back to the first baseman to force out the batter.

3-4-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the second baseman (4) to force out a runner at second. The shortstop then throws to the pitcher (1) (who is now covering first because the first baseman was busy fielding the ball) to force out the batter. 3-6-1 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner at second. Another possibility is a line drive caught by the first baseman, who throws to the shortstop, who then steps on second base for a second out. 3-6 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball, steps on first (to force the batter out), and then throws to the shortstop (6), who tags out a runner. These almost always happen with the bases loaded. A shout of "Three!" indicates the ball should be thrown to third base.ģ-2-3 double play The first baseman (3) fields a batted ball and throws to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third and then throws back to the first baseman to force out the batter.The first baseman, in scorekeeping shorthand.A shout of "Two!" indicates the ball should be thrown to second base.Ģ–2–2 (2 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs) See deuces wild.The catcher, in scorekeeping shorthand.The shortstop then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. 1-6-3 double play The pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner advancing to second. The catcher then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. "Three up, three down." 1-2-3 double play A double play in which the pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws home to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third. In the context of pitching, the number 1 is a common sign (and nickname) for the fastball.ġ-2-3 inning An inning in which a pitcher faces only three batters and none safely reaches a base.


