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| − | '''Around the horn''' is baseball terminology for a double play in which the batter hits the ball to the third baseman, who then throws to the second baseman covering second base for the first out, and the second baseman in turn throws to the first baseman covering first to complete the double play. There is also a triple play variation on this where the third baseman steps on third base before throwing to the second baseman. The origins of this term are in sailing, coming from the term used to describe sailing from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by navigating around South America's Cape Horn. <ref>http://www.sportspool.com/baseball/terms.php</ref> | + | '''Around the horn''' is baseball terminology for a double play in which the batter hits the ball to the third baseman, who then throws to the second baseman covering second base for the first out, and the second baseman in turn throws to the first baseman covering first to complete the double play. There is also a triple play variation on this where the third baseman steps on third base before throwing to the second baseman. The origins of this term are in sailing, coming from the term used to describe sailing from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by navigating around South America's Cape Horn.<ref>http://www.sportspool.com/baseball/terms.php</ref> |
'''Around the Horn''' also refers to a television show airing on [[ESPN]]. It is hosted by Tony Reali and features four sports writers from around the U.S. debating set topics about the world of sports. | '''Around the Horn''' also refers to a television show airing on [[ESPN]]. It is hosted by Tony Reali and features four sports writers from around the U.S. debating set topics about the world of sports. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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1. http://www.sportspool.com/baseball/terms.php | 1. http://www.sportspool.com/baseball/terms.php | ||
| − | == See | + | == See also == |
* [[Baseball]] | * [[Baseball]] | ||
* [[Major League Baseball]] | * [[Major League Baseball]] | ||
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* [[Triple Play]] | * [[Triple Play]] | ||
| − | == External | + | == External links == |
*[http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp The Official Site of Major League Baseball] | *[http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp The Official Site of Major League Baseball] | ||
*[http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp Minor League Baseball] | *[http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp Minor League Baseball] | ||
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{{Baseball}} | {{Baseball}} | ||
| − | [[Category: Baseball]] | + | [[Category:Baseball]] |
Latest revision as of 03:28, July 12, 2016
Around the horn is baseball terminology for a double play in which the batter hits the ball to the third baseman, who then throws to the second baseman covering second base for the first out, and the second baseman in turn throws to the first baseman covering first to complete the double play. There is also a triple play variation on this where the third baseman steps on third base before throwing to the second baseman. The origins of this term are in sailing, coming from the term used to describe sailing from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by navigating around South America's Cape Horn.[1]
Around the Horn also refers to a television show airing on ESPN. It is hosted by Tony Reali and features four sports writers from around the U.S. debating set topics about the world of sports.
References
1. http://www.sportspool.com/baseball/terms.php
See also
External links
- The Official Site of Major League Baseball
- Minor League Baseball
- BASEBALL HISTORY Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.
- Stats
- Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.
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