What is a stolen base in baseball?
Q: What is a stolen base in baseball?
A: A stolen base is when a baserunner advances to the next base while the pitcher is throwing the ball to home plate.
Q: How are stolen bases displayed in baseball statistics?
A: Stolen bases are displayed as SB.
Q: Which bases can be stolen in baseball?
A: It is possible to steal second base, third base, or home plate, but not to steal first base.
Q: What is defensive indifference in baseball and when is it scored instead of a stolen base?
A: Defensive indifference is when the defense does not try to put the baserunner out. It is usually only scored instead of a stolen base when the game is in a late inning and the team with the stealing baserunner is down by more than one run.
Q: What is the MLB rule that defines defensive indifference?
A: MLB Rule 10.07(g) defines defensive indifference.
Q: Is a stolen base credited to the runner in the case of defensive indifference?
A: No, no stolen base is credited to the runner in the case of defensive indifference.
Q: What is another name for defensive indifference in baseball?
A: Defensive indifference is also called fielder's indifference.
