tri*ple
What Is The Definition Of Triple In Baseball?
1. A term used to describe when a batter hits the ball into fair play and is able to reach third base safely. This is also referred to as a three-base hit.
Examples Of How Triple Is Used In Commentary
1. The right fielder can’t reach the ball in time and it drops in the corner. The baserunner rounds second and has a stand-up triple.
2. The batter gets a three-base hit after hitting a line drive into the right-center gap.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball
Abbreviated As:
1. 3B
Also Known As:
1. Three Base Hit
2. Three-Bagger