Batting (baseball)

The batter ( in German also batsman ) is the one offensive player in baseball and softball sports who is just trying to hit the ball. Batter and hitter are synonymous terms used. The term derives from the Bat, the name for the bat in baseball.

Players as Batter

A player is called as long as the batter as it is for at-bats in what is called the batter's box and there awaits the ball thrown from the pitcher to strike. The batter's box is reserved for the batter area of the playing field, out of which only the ball can be hit. On the other hand, this area also protects the player, eg for catcher's interference.

Task of Batters

The task of the batter is with a stroke or a stained with the bat as to place the brought into play by the defensive team ball in the playing field that he can advance one or more bases itself or even standing on one of the bases Runner without the defensive team, " Off" to be made.

The role as the batter is exercised by all players of a team rotationally succession - in some leagues with the exception of the pitcher ( to see a designated hitter ). The order in which the players compete as a batter to strike shall be determined in the so-called line-up and is fixed for the game.

Succeed the batter a hit and he leaves the batter's box to run to first base, he is referred to as Batterrunner, after reaching first base just as a runner. A batter is then also the runner if he is allowed protected by an action other than a stroke, such as a walk or hit by pitch to first base to advance.

Detailed explanation and illustration of the game concept see baseball.

Training

Since throwing the balls for the pitcher is very stressful and a lot of players in a match squad must train hitting the balls, is usually equipped with an automatic ball machine, called a Pitching Machine, trained.

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