4-6-3 Double Play

4-6-3 dou*ble play

Definition

1. This is one method of a double play where the ball is fielded by the shortstop (4) who then throws it to the second baseman (6) who steps on the bag for the first force out. The second baseman then throws it to the first baseman (3) for the last force out to complete the double play. The numbers refer to the player’s position number.

Examples

1. The batter hits a hard grounder to the shortstop for the inning ending 4-6-3 double play.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Baseball
2. Softball