6 4 3 dou*ble play
What Is The Definition Of A 6-4-3 Double Play In Baseball?
1. This is one method of a double play where the ball is fielded by the shortstop (6) who then throws it to the second baseman (4) who steps on second base for the first force out. The second baseman then throws the ball to the first baseman (3) on first base for the last out to complete the double play.
This is a common double play since most batters are right-handed and the ball is often hit towards the shortstop area.
Examples Of How 6-4-3 Double Play Is Used In Commentary
1. The shortstop fields the short hop and starts off a textbook 6-4-3 double play to end the top half of the inning.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball