How many ways may a batter reach first base without hitting the ball?

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How many ways may a batter reach first base without hitting the ball?

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serpa
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serpa
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Walk, intentional walk, hit by pitch, dropped third strike, failure to deliver pitch within 20 seconds, catcher interference, fielder interference, spectator interference, fan obstruction,four illegal pitches, and if a game is suspended with a runner on first and that player is traded prior to the makeup, another player can take his place.

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Apr 26 2010, 1:15 AM

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lones78

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If I am reading this page correctly, 4.

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Apr 25 2010, 8:14 PM

Answer 2

This question is certainly more complicated than it appears.

This is another way for the batter to get first base.

One base, if the batter becomes a runner on Ball Four or Strike Three, when the pitch passes the catcher and lodges in the umpire’s mask or paraphernalia.

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How many ways may a batter reach first base without hitting the ball?

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