Baseball Rules: Pitcher's Hands Out

On a batted ball fielded and thrown to the pitcher,
the batter is out if the pitcher receives the ball
before the batter reaches first base.

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  • When there's only 3 or 4 guys on a side...
  • There's no first baseman!
  • There aren't enough players!
  • So you play by this rule!
  • You throw to the mound instead of to first!
  • Don't worry-- it works just fine!

    • Related rules:

    Right Field Out -- when personnel resources are limited... make the best of it!

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