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what is an error in baseball
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What Is an Error in Baseball?

An error is a fielding or throwing mistake made by a player on defense that results in an extra baserunner…

Walter MittyAugust 24, 2022December 27, 2022
mercy rule in mlb
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Is There a Mercy Rule in MLB?

No, there is no mercy rule in MLB. There are circumstances, though, under which umpires may suspend a game before…

Walter MittyAugust 16, 2022December 27, 2022
what is qab in baseball
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What is QAB in Baseball?

QAB stands for “quality at-bat” and is used to denote a plate appearance that helps the batter’s team advance toward…

Walter MittyJuly 22, 2022December 27, 2022
How Wide Is Home Plate
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How Wide Is Home Plate?

Home plate is 17 inches wide at the broad end, facing the pitchers mound. The overall specifications of home plate…

Walter MittyMay 20, 2022August 12, 2022
what constitutes a balk in baseball
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What Constitutes a Balk in Baseball?

A balk is any illegal motion by a pitcher on the mound executed in an attempt to deceive opposing the…

Walter MittyAugust 31, 2021July 24, 2022
Size of a Baseball Field
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Size of a Baseball Field — Your Questions Answered

How many acres do you need for a baseball field? The space needed for a baseball diamond varies with the…

Walter MittyApril 11, 2021April 11, 2021

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