Answer by BowlOfRed for Is it possible for a batter to be at bat twice in a row?
It is possible if the batter comes up as an improper batter and the defense does not protest.If batter "A" has a plate appearance (perhaps at the end of an inning) and then goes to bat at the beginning...
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While somewhat of a stretch and technicality, the intentional walk rule could lead to a batter batting twice in a row.Beginning in the 2017 season, teams no longer need to throw four balls in order to...
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A batter cannot take two full consecutive plate appearances legally. (As Joe noted, if an inning ends with a play on the bases not involving a ball the batter struck, the same batter will start the...
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No, it's not possible, at least as you explain it.In baseball, once you're removed from the game, you're done for the day - at least in mlb. In some other leagues, there may be re-entry permitted, but...
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Is there any situation that makes it possible for a single player to have two consecutive at bats for their team? I was imagining this could happen by the batter getting on base, and then being...
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