Kassie Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Hi, I'm new to the game of baseball and have seen a couple of matches so far. Everytime the batter's stiked out, the catches throws the ball to his left side. Presumably the 3rd baseman. Why is that? Kassie Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/30072-why-throw-catcher-the-ball-to-3rd-base-after-a-strike-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahjazzno12fan Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Generally, the catcher throws it as a way to keep the fielder's arms "warm." The term used is 'around the horn.' It will usually be thrown to each fielder except for the 1st Baseman. This also happens on ground outs and other plays which leaves no players on base. If a player is on base, they will not do this because the ball is "alive" and the runner can advance at their risk, especially if a ball is thrown away. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/30072-why-throw-catcher-the-ball-to-3rd-base-after-a-strike-out/#findComment-424826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassie Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Thank you. That answers my question. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/30072-why-throw-catcher-the-ball-to-3rd-base-after-a-strike-out/#findComment-424827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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