tri*ple play
What Is The Definition Of Triple Play In Baseball?
1. A triple play in baseball occurs when a defense gets three outs on a single play, in the same inning.
Triple plays are rare because it requires certain criteria for them to happen. Here are some things that need to occur in order for the triple play to come into affect:
- A minimum of two baserunners on base.
- Zero outs in the inning.
- A ball that is hit hard at an infielder, in order to allow enough time to execute the triple play.
- In some instances, some luck and some confusion among the baserunners in order to the triple play to be possible.
Example Of How Triple Play Is Used In Commentary
1. Chapman snags the short hop, steps on third and then throws a strike to the Lowrie at second who then fires it to first to complete the rare triple play.
Abbreviated As:
1. TP
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball