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When did college baseball team catchers start throwing to first base...
Posted on 5/11/25 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 5/11/25 at 1:20 pm
on strikeouts after the third out? This is both baffling and retarded. The first few times I noticed I mistakenly thought that the catcher lost count of how many outs there were. When did this start? I don't recall this happening last year or any years prior.
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Posted on 5/11/25 at 1:42 pm to TerraForma
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The uncaught third strike rule is one of the oldest in baseball, being codified in the Knickerbocker Rules of 1845: "Three balls being struck at and missed and the last one caught, is a hand-out."
The rule goes back even further, though. A 1796 German book on recreational games for youth contained a chapter on "English Base-ball" which describes a similar rule.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 1:50 pm to SidewalkTiger
quote:Interesting, but it doesn't answer my question.
The uncaught third strike rule is one of the oldest in baseball, being codified in the Knickerbocker Rules of 1845: "Three balls being struck at and missed and the last one caught, is a hand-out."
The rule goes back even further, though. A 1796 German book on recreational games for youth contained a chapter on "English Base-ball" which describes a similar rule.
I was a catcher is HS and I can tell you specifically how many times I threw the ball to first base or 'around the horn' after the third out in an inning. Zero. I never did that and neither did catchers in college baseball before this year.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 1:53 pm to TerraForma
I dont see them do it every time.
Arrambide threw the ball to the damn moon after one strike out
but it’s probably not bad practice.
Arrambide threw the ball to the damn moon after one strike out
but it’s probably not bad practice.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 1:59 pm to TerraForma
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neither did catchers in college baseball before this year.
Bullshite
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:01 pm to TerraForma
It's the hip thing to do.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:04 pm to SammyTiger
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I dont see them do it every time.
Traditionally, it's only done when there are no runners on base.
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The origins of throwing the ball around the horn can be traced back to the early days of baseball, when the game was played with a much different set of rules and equipment than it is today. In the early versions of the sport, the ball was much softer and less durable, and it was not uncommon for it to become misshapen or damaged during play. To counteract this, fielders would often pass the ball around to each other between pitches to help redistribute the wear and tear on the ball and keep it in good condition.
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As the sport evolved and the ball became more durable, the practice of throwing the ball around the horn persisted, becoming a rite of passage for young ballplayers and a cherished tradition for fans and players alike.
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Today, throwing the ball around the horn after an out or strikeout is a standard practice in baseball, and it is performed by teams at all levels of the sport, from Little League to the Major Leagues.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:05 pm to TerraForma
The tinfoil hat in me says you are doing it to take that ball out of play for some reason.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:10 pm to SidewalkTiger
quote:I suppose its possible I haven't noticed in prior years, but I watch a lot of (SEC) college baseball and I don't remember catchers doing this after the third out.
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neither did catchers in college baseball before this year.
Bullshite
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:11 pm to TerraForma
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When did college baseball team catchers start throwing to first base...strikeouts after the third out? This is both baffling and retarded.
When young players realized it’s more efficient to throw opposite their dugout and let the 1B/3B drop it on the mound on their way in.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:21 pm to lsu711
quote:That's an explanation at least. Possibly justifies that I'm not crazy by saying this is a new thing.
When young players realized it’s more efficient to throw opposite their dugout and let the 1B/3B drop it on the mound on their way in.
Of course as a catcher you could just hand the ball to the ump behind you, or roll the ball to the pitchers mound after the third out. That's what I did.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:24 pm to TerraForma
Welcome, new baseball fan.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:51 pm to MtVernon
SEC interloper, I've been playing and watching baseball since the early 80's. Next you'll tell me Darrell Royal invented the wheel.
If you'd like to give me, or point me in the direction of actual evidence of catchers throwing to first base after the third out in an inning, I would appreciate it. I'm not so prideful that I can't admit that I'm wrong.
If you'd like to give me, or point me in the direction of actual evidence of catchers throwing to first base after the third out in an inning, I would appreciate it. I'm not so prideful that I can't admit that I'm wrong.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 2:59 pm to TerraForma
Just saw the Georgia catcher do it against Bama. Called third strike and catcher slings it to 1st as he's jogging to dugout.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 3:08 pm to Victor R Franko
quote:My mistake. I wasn't clear.
Just saw the Georgia catcher do it against Bama. Called third strike and catcher slings it to 1st as he's jogging to dugout.
PRIOR TO THIS YEAR (this baseball season), if anyone can point me to evidence where catchers are throwing to first base after the third out.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 3:16 pm to SidewalkTiger
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Today, throwing the ball around the horn after an out or strikeout is a standard practice in baseball, and it is performed by teams at all levels of the sport, from Little League to the Major Leagues.
I am noticing catchers throwing to third (still) but the 1st basemen stays away from the throw around now.
Posted on 5/11/25 at 3:26 pm to jangalang
quote:Back in my HS baseball glory days there was nothing better as a catcher than throwing it around the horn after a strikeout with less than two outs. To your point, I'd throw it to 3rd, then he to 2nd, then he to SS, then hand the ball back to P. 1st base was never involved as I remember. Currently, that is obviously not the case. Men are also pretending to be women in sports and life so I guess anything goes.
I am noticing catchers throwing to third (still) but the 1st basemen stays away from the throw around now.
This post was edited on 5/11/25 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 5/11/25 at 3:39 pm to TerraForma
Really?
Posted on 5/11/25 at 3:52 pm to DownSouthJukin
quote:Would you like to make a point so I can respond? What point exactly do you disagree? Did you play baseball growing up? Do you watch baseball? This might be out of your depth if you are new to following baseball. Similar to my hockey knowledge. I love watching the NHL, but I'm in my second year of following. I don't usually say much in the line of criticism.
Really?
Posted on 5/11/25 at 4:40 pm to TerraForma
Terra Forma is on edge.
This post was edited on 5/11/25 at 4:41 pm
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