⚾ Situation
You are the first baseman. There are runners on 2nd and 3rd with 0 outs.
A ground ball is hit to you and you field it cleanly.
What should you do?
✔ Answer
Look the runner back to 3rd, then go to 1st — step on the bag or toss to the pitcher covering.
If the runner breaks for home, throw home instead. This allows a cutoff play — the catcher or a cutoff man can redirect the ball if needed.
💡 Decision Tips
- 0 outs = get the sure out at 1st, don't gamble
- Quick glance freezes R3 — most runners won't go on a ball hit to 1B
- If R3 breaks, throw home — you have a clear lane from the right side
- Pitcher always heads for 1st on balls hit to the 1B side
- R2 will advance to 3rd — that's OK with 1 out after your play
ALSO SEE: 1st-17 (R on 2nd & 3rd, 1 out) · 1st-18 (R on 2nd & 3rd, 2 outs)