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331:
27:
355:
732:. Ahmed broke on contact for home plate, and with the Rockies already down 9–2, Murphy, playing in to try to prevent another run from scoring, elected to bluff a throw home to keep Ahmed from being able to score. In the process, Murphy was able to run across the baseball diamond with the ball and tag Ahmed out before he could return to third base. Meanwhile, Flores had remained on second, but Dyson was heading toward second. Noticing this, Murphy then threw to second baseman
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hit a single to deep left-center field. Berra ran quickly from first to second, while
Meachem stopped his run towards third to return to second base to tag up (expecting the ball would be caught). After the ball was not caught, both runners – now within a few yards of each other – ran to third and
545:
charged and fielded the ball and threw to
Martinez, who had just enough time to catch the ball before being struck by a charging Bradley. Despite suffering a broken leg and severely dislocated ankle, Martinez maintained control of the ball and registered the out at home plate. As Thomas rounded
309:, making a double play is referred to as "turning two" or a "twin killing" (a play on "twin billing", a moviehouse offering two features on the same ticket). Double plays are also known as "the pitcher's best friend" because they disrupt offense more than any other play, except for the rare
597:, who chased down and tagged out Snider for the second out of the inning. Crawford then saw Sanchez having vacated third base and trying to score, and so Crawford threw the ball to Machi (by now in the third base line) to chase Sanchez back to third. Machi then threw the ball to
744:, a natural second baseman playing center field as a defensive substitute, had reached the infield, took the throw from Bettis, who then tagged out Dyson between first and second to end the half-inning. The play, lasting more than 20 seconds in total, was scored 3-4-3-1-8.
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who puts out the runner (second out). This is referred to as a "reverse force double play", although executing the first out removes the condition that forced the runner to take second base. The second out is not a force play and must be made with a
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The
Chicago Cubs turned a 7-2-3 double play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 2, 2014. Tied 3–3 in the bottom of the 13th inning, the Pirates loaded the bases with no outs. The Cubs then defensively placed left fielder
180:, who catches it (first out), meanwhile the baserunner tags up and attempts to advance, and the outfielder throws the ball to the shortstop who tags the runner before he reaches second base (second out).
2563:
736:, who chased back Dyson toward second, near where Flores remained. McMahon then threw back toward Murphy, causing Dyson to return to first. Murphy then threw over to first base, where Rockies pitcher
313:. A force double play made on a ground ball hit to the third baseman, who throws to the second baseman, who then throws to the first baseman, is referred to as an "around the horn" double play.
293:, which is more likely to be hit as a ground ball — and can position fielders to make a ground ball more likely to be turned into a double play. The batting team may take action — such as a
1667:
316:
The ability to "make the pivot" on a force double play – receiving a throw from the third base side, then quickly turning and throwing to first base – is a key skill for a second baseman.
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to the plate with one out. Alzolay attempted to bunt on the first pitch he saw from Fried, but missed. Báez, already taking off for home, was then caught in a run-down by Braves catcher
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832:
213:
Double plays can occur in many ways in addition to these examples, and can involve many combinations of fielders. A double play can include an out resulting from a rare event, such as
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fielded the ball near the left-field foul line and quickly returned the ball with a perfect one-hop throw to the still seated and virtually immobile
Martinez, who tagged out Thomas.
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to the first baseman, who steps on first base to force out the batter (first out), and with the baserunner trying to advance from first base to second base, throws the ball to the
142:
is a source of controversy, as umpires sometimes call the runner at second base out despite the infielder not clearly touching that base, but merely being "in the neighborhood".
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forced Bote into a rundown between third and home. Molina fielded the ball to
Arenado, who tagged Bote for the second out. Arenado fielded the ball to second baseman
1805:"Team Batting Season Finder: For Single Seasons, from 1871 to 2018, Double Plays Grounded Into (s. 1939)>=165, Standard statistics, Sorted by greatest Year"
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The double play is a coup for the fielding team and debilitating to the batting team. The fielding team can select pitches to induce a double play — such as a
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A play can also last long enough to where an outfielder is able to reach the infield to record a double play. During the August 13, 2019 game between the
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with first base open. However, since the ball is still live on a walk, Machi, noticing that Snider was well off second base, threw the ball to shortstop
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The New York
Yankees recorded a rare 4-1-5 double play against the San Francisco Giants on July 24, 2016, in the top of the 8th inning. The Giants had
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recorded a 3-2-5-4-2-8-6 double play against the
Chicago Cubs on September 25, 2021. With the Cubs batting in the bottom of the 8th inning, down 5-4,
491:
759:
walked on a 3-1 count, and Sergio
Alcantara struck out swinging for the first out. With one out, on a 1-1 count, runners on first and third base,
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second, Martinez attempted to throw to third base from a seated position, but the ball missed the third baseman and went into left field. On the
1423:
207:, who tags the runner before he reaches the base (second out). This is colloquially known as a "strike 'em out, throw 'em out" double play.
138:(second out). As both outs are made by force plays, this is referred to as a "force double play". This is the most common double play. The
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The simplest scenario for a double play is a runner on first base with less than two outs. In that context, five example double plays are:
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a line drive to the first baseman, who catches it (first out), and then steps on first base before the baserunner can return to first to
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then received a throw from
Donaldson to tag out Contreras attempting to advance to third, ending the inning. The play was scored 2-5-6.
822:'s back pocket for the out at home, ending the inning. It was the first time in the expansion era that a 3-1-4-2 play has been turned.
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at first base to retire Peña. Meanwhile, Williamson had rounded second on his way to third, and a throw from Green to third baseman
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342:
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On July 30, 2014, a 1-6-1-5 double play occurred without the ball being put into play in top of the 6th inning a game between the
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to shortstop to first baseman) or 6-4-3 (shortstop to second baseman to first baseman). Other combinations start with 1 (
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1213:
281:. This statistic does not include line-outs into double plays, for which there is no official statistic for a batter.
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K (strike out), 2-6 CS (caught stealing, catcher to shortstop) or 2-4 CS (caught stealing, catcher to second baseman)
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hit a ground ball to Lake, who threw home for one out, and the catcher then threw to first base for the second out.
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779:, who threw it back to Molina, who was between second and third base. He fielded the ball to center fielder
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673:, in the top of the 7th inning the Boston infield was shifted right for New York left-handed power hitter
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Double plays that are initiated by a batter hitting a ground ball are recorded in baseball statistics as
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away from normal defensive alignment can create scenarios in which unusual double plays can occur.
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Another double play without the ball being put into play happened on June 25, 2019, between the
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1765:"Team Batting Game Finder: From 1908 to 2018, (requiring GIDP>=6), sorted by greatest GIDP"
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648:, who then chased down Báez for the second out. Moving over to cover third, Braves shortstop
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1424:"Epic Games in Blue Jays History: Buck Martinez Completes a Double Play on a Broken Leg"
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during the same continuous play. Double plays can occur any time there is at least one
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suffered seven double plays (only six GIDPs) on August 17, 2018, in a 1–0 loss to the
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Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets
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1668:"San Francisco Giants Achieve Baseball History with Wild Double Play on Sunday Night"
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A bizarre 8-6-2 double play occurred in a nationally televised game between the
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in 1907 and 1908, turning 491 double plays on the way. They were elected to the
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hit a single to right field. As Bradley rounded third, Blue Jays right fielder
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A very similar 9-4-2 double play occurred on October 4, 2006, in Game 1 of the
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273:(grounded into double play). This statistic has been tracked since 1933 in the
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The most famous double play trio—although they never set any records—were
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the runner coming from first (first out), and then throws the ball to the
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1599:"Rockies turn wacky DP in the 8th - August 13, 2019 - Colorado Rockies"
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A 9-2-7-2 double play on July 9, 1985, effectively ended the career of
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hit a slow roller toward first base that was fielded by first baseman
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grounded into 174 double plays to set the single season team record.
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1713:"Single-Season Leaders & Records for Double Plays Grounded Into"
1263:"San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees Play by Play and Boxscore"
1123:"Yearly League Leaders & Records for Double Plays Grounded Into"
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between third base and home plate, who then threw to third baseman
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play — to reduce the chance of grounding into a force double play.
169:(second out). This is also an example of an unassisted double play.
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This article is about the baseball play. For other uses see, see
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at first base to force out Acuña. Estrada then threw to catcher
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in time for him to tag out both Meacham and Berra at the plate.
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85:(MLB), the double play is defined in the Official Rules in the
1543:"Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Play by Play and Boxscore"
1517:"New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox Play by Play and Boxscore"
1738:"Career Leaders & Records for Double Plays Grounded Into"
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The team record for a single game is seven GIDPs, set by the
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resulted in Williamson being tagged out, ending the inning.
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1462:"Pirates' baserunning error leads to double play on walk"
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on May 4, 1969, in a 3–1 loss to the Houston Astros. The
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on August 2, 1985, in the bottom of the 7th inning. With
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89:, and for the official scorer in Rule 9.11. During the
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but was fielded on the edge of the outfield grass by
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hit a ground ball that got by Yankees' first baseman
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between 1902 and 1912. Their double play against the
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was part of 2044 double plays in his 20-year career.
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1648:"Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants Box Score"
1345:"2006 NLDS Gm1: Lo Duca tags out two at the plate"
697:in the infield, near the third base line. Batter
581:as base-runners and having allowed a sacrifice to
122:or the pitcher, who throws the ball to one of the
38:throws to first base to complete a double play as
1688:"Overall Baseball Leaders & Baseball Records"
716:, in the top of the 8th inning, with one out and
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794:recorded a rare 3-1-4-2 double play against the
16:Making two outs during the same play in baseball
728:hit a sharp grounder to Rockies' first baseman
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406:pennant in 1906, 1907, 1908, and 1910, and the
1489:"Braves turn double play without ball in play"
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1094:"2023 Major League Baseball Team Statistics
818:, whose glove brushed the batting gloves in
665:During the April 12, 2008, game between the
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1569:"CHC@PIT: Lake turns the 7-2-3 double play"
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1238:"Yankees stun Giants with rare DP combo"
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1149:"Power of poem immortalizes Cubs trio"
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1832:Harrigan, Thomas (October 18, 2020).
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855:: 194 (Philadelphia Athletics, 1949)
479:at shortstop was relayed to catcher
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1981:Comparison of baseball and softball
763:hit a ground ball to first baseman
471:then tried to score. A throw from
388:in a 1910 game inspired Giants fan
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1289:"Fisk gets two outs at home plate"
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883:: 9 (Chicago White Sox, 1927) and
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195:Meanwhile, the runner attempts to
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1789:Mark Gonzales (August 17, 2018).
1441:Schoenfield, David (5 Sep 2012).
1176:Hageman, William (July 5, 2010).
901:: 12 (New York Giants, 1929) and
427:on first base with one out, when
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905:: 12 (St. Louis Cardinals, 1914)
887:: 9 (Washington Nationals, 2006)
862:: 161 (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1966)
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30:After stepping on second base,
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912:: 36 (Cleveland Indians, 1916)
894:: 14 (Chicago White Sox, 1919)
412:National Baseball Hall of Fame
126:, who steps on second base to
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1443:"The greatest play ever made"
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876:: 54 (Cleveland Indians 1971)
681:, who threw to third baseman
257:3 (first baseman), unassisted
992:: 36 (Boston Red Sox, 1984)
869:: 147 (Boston Red Sox, 1980)
418:Odd and notable double plays
247:), 3 (first baseman), or (5
21:Double play (disambiguation)
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1460:Machir, Troy (2014-07-31).
1236:Hoch, Bryan (24 Jul 2016).
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790:On August 27, 2023, the
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573:(as a pinch-runner for
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3035:Variations of baseball
3000:Seventh-inning stretch
2980:List of baseball films
2812:Defensive indifference
2762:Tie goes to the runner
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277:and since 1939 in the
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2659:Striking out the side
2341:Hitting for the cycle
1073:Major League Baseball
980:All-time GIDP leaders
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398:, otherwise known as
390:Franklin Pierce Adams
203:throws the ball to a
199:second base, and the
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940:: 1734 (24 seasons)
933:: 1706 (17 seasons)
926:: 2044 (20 seasons)
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585:, issued a one-out
569:, having inherited
462:on second base and
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2316:Ground rule double
2271:Charging the mound
1986:fastpitch softball
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1676:. August 28, 2023.
1656:. August 27, 2023.
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975:: 222 (18 seasons)
961:: 107 (22 seasons)
947:: 618 (23 seasons)
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565:. Giants reliever
559:Pittsburgh Pirates
475:in centerfield to
231:baseball positions
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32:Pittsburgh Pirates
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2872:Neighborhood play
2847:Hidden ball trick
2614:Pitching position
2564:Immaculate inning
2286:Designated hitter
1921:Rules of baseball
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954:: 42 (14 seasons)
626:Willson Contreras
527:Toronto Blue Jays
456:Chicago White Sox
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124:middle infielders
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765:Paul Goldschmidt
714:Colorado Rockies
667:New York Yankees
595:Brandon Crawford
468:Rickey Henderson
452:New York Yankees
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2807:Covering a base
2802:Caught stealing
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2697:Caught stealing
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2569:Inside pitching
2505:Vulcan changeup
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1401:"Buck Martinez"
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919:
885:Alfonso Soriano
848:
829:
808:Scott Alexander
757:Trayce Thompson
742:Garrett Hampson
634:Addison Russell
466:on first base,
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404:National League
386:New York Giants
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2281:Cleanup hitter
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2273:
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2256:
2254:sacrifice bunt
2246:
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2060:On-deck circle
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860:Bill Mazeroski
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816:Patrick Bailey
812:Thairo Estrada
796:Atlanta Braves
788:
781:Harrison Bader
745:
705:
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690:
683:Kevin Youkilis
679:Dustin Pedroia
671:Boston Red Sox
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659:
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650:Dansby Swanson
646:Josh Donaldson
638:Adbert Alzolay
606:Atlanta Braves
602:
599:Pablo Sandoval
555:
543:Jesse Barfield
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425:Mac Williamson
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111:batter hits a
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95:regular season
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2096:
2094:
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2070:Warning track
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