kids encyclopedia robot

Double play facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

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.

Images for kids

  • Max Moroff in 2017 (34361189243)

    After stepping on second base, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Max Moroff throws to first base to complete a double play as Baltimore Orioles baserunner Seth Smith slides into the base

  • Mickey Vernon 1961

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

  • Frank Chance Baseball Card

    Chance

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Double play Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.