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| − | In baseball, a '''home run''' is a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases. Home runs are usually achieved by hitting the ball | + | In baseball, a '''home run''' is a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases. Home runs are usually achieved by hitting the ball beyond the field, but within fair territory. However, occasionally a batter who hits the ball inside the park will be able to make it all the way around the bases. Such a hit is called an inside-the-park home run. |
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== References == | == References == | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/baseball/beginners/glossary.html Baseball Glossary] WETA. |
*[http://www.nocryinginbaseball.com/glossary/glossary.html Baseball Glossary OF TERMS] | *[http://www.nocryinginbaseball.com/glossary/glossary.html Baseball Glossary OF TERMS] | ||
*[http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/pitch_glossary.shtml Pitching Glossary] | *[http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/pitch_glossary.shtml Pitching Glossary] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, April 9, 2019
In baseball, a home run is a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases. Home runs are usually achieved by hitting the ball beyond the field, but within fair territory. However, occasionally a batter who hits the ball inside the park will be able to make it all the way around the bases. Such a hit is called an inside-the-park home run.
References
- Baseball Glossary WETA.
- Baseball Glossary OF TERMS
- Pitching Glossary
- Batting Glossary
- Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.
See also
External links
- The Official Site of Major League Baseball
- Minor League Baseball
- BASEBALL HISTORY Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.
- Stats
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