⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There are runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 outs.
A ground ball is hit to you. You field it cleanly.
Where do you throw?
✔ Answer
Step on 1st base to end the inning. All bases are force outs, so go for the easiest one.
Tag a bag instead of throwing — eliminates any chance of a throwing error. You're right there, so use it.
💡 Decision Tips
- 2 outs = just get the 3rd out, no need for anything fancy
- Stepping on the bag eliminates throwing errors entirely
- All bases are force outs with runners on 1st & 2nd — pick the closest
- If you can't reach 1st, toss to pitcher heading for the bag
- Never throw to 2nd or 3rd when 1st is right there
ALSO SEE: 1st-10 (R on 1st & 2nd, 0 outs) · 1st-11 (R on 1st & 2nd, 1 out) · 1st-3 (R on 1st, 2 outs)