What is the rarest double play?

A rare double play that can only take place with the bases loaded is the "3-2-3 double play" - a sharp-hit ball down the first base line is fielded by the first baseman, who fires to home to force the runner coming in from third, the catcher then returns the ball to the first baseman to retire the batter.

Who was the most famous double play?

The most famous double play trio—although they never set any records—were Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers and Frank Chance, who were the shortstop, second baseman and first baseman, respectively, for the Chicago Cubs between 1902 and 1912.

What is the rarest play in baseball?

Rarest of all is the unassisted triple play by an outfielder, performed only once in professional baseball history, by Walter Carlisle. It is possible for a team to score on a triple play, but that is also phenomenally rare.

What are the most common double plays?

The most common double play goes from short to second to first. This is so because most batters (62%, or 198 major leaguers who can be considered regulars) are right-handed and tend to hit to the left side.

What is a 543 double play?

5-4-3 double play

The third baseman (5) fields a batted ball and throws to the second baseman (4) to force out a runner advancing from first. The second baseman then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter.

Unusual Double Plays

What is a 463 double play in baseball?

So, as an example, a 6 4 3 double play means the shortstop fielded the ball and threw it to the second baseman, who turned the double play by throwing it to first base. I have been shocked to find how many charts in so-called baseball reference works get this wrong.

What's a 363 double play?

3-6-3 Double Play – the first baseman fields a ground ball and throws to the shortstop to retire the runner on first. The shortstop returns the throw to the first baseman to retire the batter/runner.

What is the rarest triple plays?

Unassisted triple plays

The rarest type of triple play, and one of the rarest events of any kind in baseball, is for a single fielder to complete all three outs. There have only been 15 unassisted triple plays in MLB history, making this feat rarer than a perfect game.

What is a 443 double play?

A 6-4-3 double play is likely the variety you will see most often on the diamond. It occurs when a runner is on first base, and the batter hits the ball to the SS. The SS will field the ball and feed/pass/throw it to the 2B, who will already be standing on second base or on his way to the bag (covering).

What is a 323 double play?

3-2-3. The first baseman throws home and then jogs over to cover his base. We'll lump any other infielder-to-home double plays here (6-2-3, 5-2-3, 4-2-3), but the 3-2-3 has the cleanest lines.

Has there ever been a 27 pitch game?

On May 13, 1952 while pitching for the Class-D Bristol Twins, Ron Necciai tossed a no-hitter, striking out 27 in nine innings!

What is a 3 pitch inning called?

You've probably heard of it -- an immaculate inning is when a pitcher strikes out all three batters in an inning, on three pitches each. The immaculate inning used to be very rare -- there were none from 1929-52.

What is the rarest number in MLB?

Jackie Robinson and number 42

In 1997, for the first and thus far only time, a number was retired throughout Major League Baseball. The #42 cannot be issued by any team, having been retired in honor of Jackie Robinson.

Who was the longest double play combination?

Former Rookie of the Year, Lou Whitaker teamed with Alan Trammell from 1978-95 to form the longest running double-play combo in MLB history.

What is the most double plays in a MLB game?

July 17, 1990: Gary Gaetti, Al Newman, and @Hrbie14 turn an unprecedented two triple plays at Fenway Park, with Tom Brunansky hitting into the first one. The #MNTwins still lose 1-0. The next night the two teams tied a major league record by turning a combined 10 double plays.

What does DP mean in baseball?

Definition. A double play occurs when two offensive players are ruled out within the same play. It's often referred to as "a pitcher's best friend" because it's twice as helpful toward his cause as any given out.

What does 5 3 mean in baseball?

A 5-3 that is circled in a box means the batter grounded out: The third baseman threw to first for the out, which is shown by circling the numbers. Underlining the '3B' in a player's box that is subsequently filled in with a black oval or circle means that player hit a triple and then scored.

Has any player ever hit 3 triples in a game?

There have been three dozen players hitting a trio of triples in a game since 1900, but only ten of them did it in the last 44 years. Two players did it twice -- British-born Dave Brain for the Cardinals and Pirates in 1905, and Jim Bottomley for the Cards in 1923 and 1927.

Has anyone ever hit 2 Grand Slams in one inning?

Fernando Tatis Sr., the father of Padres star Fernando Tatis, is the only player to ever hit two grand slams in one inning of a major league game. The former Cardinals slugger accomplished the feat in 1999 against the Dodgers.

Has anyone had 3 triples in a game?

Jim Golden (1962) is the last pitcher to hit two triples in one game. The modern record (since 1900) for triples in a game is three, last done by Yasiel Puig (2014).

What does a 1 6 3 double play mean?

The 1-6-3 double play occurs when the ball is hit to the pitcher, referred to as 1. The ball is then thrown to the shortstop, referred to as 6, with the end goal of getting the runner out. The ball is later thrown to the first baseman, referred to as 3, to get the batter out.

What is Rule 10.07 in baseball?

10.07 The defensive player listed as pitcher shall stay in contact with the pitchers' plate until the ball is hit. Rule 10.07 Penalty: The play continues. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch.