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Double play facts for kids

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A double play is a play in baseball. It is when two outs are performed in one playing action. Double plays are called "the pitcher's best friend", because they cause more problems for offenses than any other plays. The most common type of double play is when there is a player on first base and a ground ball is hit toward the middle of the infield.

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  • Bret-boone seattle-v-cincinnati 06-19-2002

    After stepping on second base, the fielder throws to first to complete a double play.

  • Mickey Vernon 1961

    Mickey Vernon was part of 2044 double plays in his 20-year career.

  • Joe Tinker (baseball card - 1912)

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  • John J. Evers, Chicago Cubs, baseball card portrait LOC 3970980335

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  • Frank Chance Baseball Card

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