Hit (baseball)
In baseball , a hit is when the batter reaches a base after a successful hit with the ball. In baseball statistics , the batter gets a hit when he reaches first base after a valid hit of the ball without the benefit of an error or fielder's choice .
Valid hits
To get a hit, the batter must reach first base,
- before a field player can touch him with the ball ( tagging )
- before a field player throws the ball to another player at base
- before a field player reaches base with the ball
The hit is scored the moment the player reaches first base. If the runner is played as part of a double play or triple play , he will still be credited with a hit.
Types of hits
A hit by which the batter reaches first base is called a single. Accordingly, hits that lead to reaching second and third base count as double and triple . A home run also counts as a hit. Doubles, triples and home runs are also called extra base hits . An infield hit is a hit in which the ball does not leave the infield. Infield hits are rare and are usually achieved by very fast runners.
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one of the teams doesn't get a single hit. A no-hitter is a rare event and is considered as a major achievement of the participating Pitcher . In professional baseball, no-hitters are usually scored by a pitcher playing a full game. In a no-hitter game, opponents can theoretically still reach bases if this occurs through walks , errors, hit by pitch or through special influences. If the pitcher does not allow an opponent to reach base, it is a perfect game .