Single (baseball)
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Single: A play in which the batter safely makes it to first base.
Not all instances of a batter reaching first base are considered a single. In order to qualify for a single the batter must have hit (or bunted the ball and run to first base before being tagged out or the ball is thrown to the first baseman (or other defending play) who steps or otherwise touches first base.
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.