Single (baseball) facts for kids
A single is when the batter safely reaches first base by hitting a fair ball and getting to first base before a fielder puts him out. As an exception, a batter-runner reaching first base safely is not credited with a single when an infielder attempts to put out another runner on the first play; this is one type of a fielder's choice. Also, a batter-runner reaching first base on a play due to a fielder's error trying to put him out at first base or another runner out (as a fielder's choice) is not credited with a single.
Singles leaders, Major League Baseball
Career
- Pete Rose - 3215
- Ty Cobb - 3053
- Eddie Collins - 2643
- Cap Anson - 2598
- Willie Keeler - 2513
- Honus Wagner - 2422
- Rod Carew - 2404
- Tris Speaker - 2383
- Tony Gwynn - 2378
- Paul Molitor - 2366
Season
- Ichiro Suzuki (2004) - 225
- Willie Keeler (1898) - 206
- Ichiro Suzuki (2007) - 203
- Lloyd Waner (1927) - 198
- Willie Keeler (1897) - 193
Images for kids
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Pete Rose is Major League Baseball's all-time leader in singles.
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