
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. In the context of pitching, the number 3 is a common sign (and nickname) for a slider.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.A shout of "Three!" indicates the ball should be thrown to third base.The first baseman, in scorekeeping shorthand.In the context of pitching, the number 2 is a common sign (and nickname) for a curveball.Ģ–2–2 (2 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs) See deuces wild.A shout of "Two!" indicates the ball should be thrown to second base.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.A shout of "One!" indicates the ball should be thrown to first base.Official scorekeepers assign a number from 1 to 9 to each position on the field in order to record the outcome of each play in their own shorthand.
