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A double in baseball is recorded when a batter reaches second base safely due to a defensive error by a fielder, rather than the hit itself.
Answer: False
A double is specifically defined as reaching second base safely *without* the benefit of a defensive error or a fielder's choice; it must be a direct result of the hit.
The terms 'two-bagger' and 'two-base hit' are commonly used as alternative names for a double in baseball.
Answer: True
These terms are widely accepted colloquialisms that accurately describe a double, indicating the batter's advancement to second base.
For statistical purposes, a double is officially abbreviated as 'DBL' in baseball scorekeeping.
Answer: False
The official abbreviation for a double in baseball statistics is '2B', not 'DBL'.
A double is typically a ball hit weakly into the infield, allowing the batter to reach second base due to slow fielding.
Answer: False
A double is typically a ball hit well into the outfield, often into a 'gap' or off the wall, requiring a strong hit rather than weak contact and slow fielding.
To consistently hit many doubles, a batter primarily needs exceptional running speed, with hitting skill and power being secondary.
Answer: False
While running speed is beneficial, hitting skill and power are fundamental requirements for consistently hitting doubles, as the hit itself must be strong enough to reach the outfield.
Doubles are valuable in baseball because they can advance runners from third, second, and sometimes first base to score.
Answer: True
Doubles are highly effective in run production, as they provide sufficient time for runners already on base to advance multiple bases and score.
In calculating total bases and slugging percentages, a double is assigned a value of three, similar to a triple.
Answer: False
A double is assigned a value of two bases in total base and slugging percentage calculations, reflecting the two bases gained on the play.
According to the definition, which of the following scenarios results in a double?
Answer: A batter hits a ball and reaches second base safely without any defensive error or a fielder's choice.
What is the official abbreviation used for a double in baseball statistics?
Answer: 2B
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a batted ball that results in a double?
Answer: A softly hit ground ball that stays within the infield.
Besides hitting skill and power, what additional attribute is mentioned as beneficial for a batter to hit many doubles?
Answer: Good running speed and baseball IQ.
How many bases is a double assigned in the calculation of total bases and slugging percentages?
Answer: Two
What type of hit typically clears the outfield fence, awarding four bases?
Answer: Home Run
A 'no doubles' defense involves outfielders playing shallow to quickly throw out runners attempting to advance to second base.
Answer: False
A 'no doubles' defense involves outfielders playing *deep* to prevent balls from landing behind them, thereby preventing extra-base hits, not playing shallow.
The 'no doubles' defense is typically employed late in a game when the fielding team is ahead by one or two runs to prevent extra-base hits.
Answer: True
This defensive strategy is a common tactical maneuver in late-game situations to protect a narrow lead by minimizing the opponent's chances of hitting doubles or triples.
A ground rule double is awarded when a fairly batted ball is caught by an outfielder but then dropped over the fence.
Answer: False
A ground rule double is awarded when a fairly batted ball *leaves the field of play* under specific circumstances, such as bouncing over the fence, not when it is caught and then dropped over.
Before 1931, hits that bounced fairly out of play were scored as triples, not home runs.
Answer: False
Prior to 1931, hits that bounced fairly out of play were counted as home runs, not triples, before the rule change established the ground rule double.
At Chicago's Wrigley Field, a batted ball lost in the outfield vines is automatically a ground rule double.
Answer: True
This is a specific and well-known ground rule at Wrigley Field, designed to address unique field conditions.
Dave Kingman was awarded a ground rule triple at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 1984 when his ball became stuck in the roof.
Answer: False
Dave Kingman was awarded a ground rule *double*, not a triple, when his ball became stuck in the Metrodome roof in 1984.
What is the primary objective of a 'no doubles' defense?
Answer: To prevent the opposing team from getting extra-base hits.
What was the historical treatment of hits that bounced fairly out of play before 1931?
Answer: They were considered home runs.
Which specific ground rule double situation is mentioned for Chicago's Wrigley Field?
Answer: A ball getting stuck in the ivy on the outfield bleacher wall.
Anthony Rendon is sometimes nicknamed 'Tony Two Bags' due to his ability to hit doubles.
Answer: True
The nickname 'Tony Two Bags' is indeed attributed to Anthony Rendon, reflecting his reputation as a prolific doubles hitter.
Tris Speaker, Pete Rose, and Stan Musial are among the top five career doubles hitters in MLB history.
Answer: True
These three players are indeed listed among the top five all-time career doubles leaders, demonstrating their exceptional consistency in hitting extra-base hits.
Only two players in MLB history have hit 50 or more doubles in a season at least three times.
Answer: False
Five players in MLB history have achieved the feat of hitting 50 or more doubles in a season at least three times, not just two.
Earl Webb set the record for most doubles in a single MLB season with 67 in 1931.
Answer: True
Earl Webb's 67 doubles in 1931 remains the single-season record, highlighting a remarkable offensive performance.
Hank Greenberg and Paul Waner are tied for the second-highest number of doubles in a single MLB season.
Answer: False
George Burns and Joe Medwick are tied for the second-highest number of doubles in a single MLB season, each with 64, while Hank Greenberg and Paul Waner are also among the top five but not tied for second.
Who holds the all-time Major League Baseball record for the most career doubles?
Answer: Tris Speaker
How many players in Major League history have hit 50 or more doubles in a season at least three times?
Answer: Five
Who holds the record for the most doubles in a single Major League Baseball season?
Answer: Earl Webb
Which two players are tied for the second-highest number of doubles in a single MLB season?
Answer: George Burns and Joe Medwick
The image of Hank Greenberg is significant because he is a Hall of Famer and is listed among the top individual season leaders for doubles, having hit how many in 1934?
Answer: 63
Derek Jeter holds the record for the most career doubles in postseason history.
Answer: True
Derek Jeter's extensive postseason career allowed him to accumulate the most doubles in playoff history, a testament to his consistent hitting in high-pressure situations.
Albert Pujols, David Freese, and Ben Zobrist are the only three players to have hit eight doubles in a single postseason.
Answer: True
These three players are indeed the only ones recorded to have achieved eight doubles in a single postseason, a rare display of consistent extra-base hitting in playoff competition.
The record for most doubles in a single MLB game is five, achieved by multiple players.
Answer: False
The record for the most doubles in a single MLB game is four, not five, and has been achieved by multiple players.
Billy Werber and Albert Belle are the only two players to have hit four doubles in a single major league game twice in their careers.
Answer: True
This is a unique statistical achievement, confirming that only Billy Werber and Albert Belle have accomplished hitting four doubles in a single game on two separate occasions.
Johnny Damon and Shannon Stewart are the only players to have hit four doubles in interleague play, both on the same day in 2000.
Answer: True
This specific record highlights a rare coincidence where two players achieved this interleague milestone on the same calendar day.
The New York Yankees hold the record for the most doubles by a team in a single game.
Answer: False
The St. Louis Cardinals hold the record for the most doubles by a team in a single game, with 13 doubles, not the New York Yankees.
Frank Isbell is the only player to hit four doubles in a World Series game, doing so in 1906.
Answer: True
Frank Isbell's performance in the 1906 World Series remains a unique record for hitting four doubles in a single World Series game.
Freddy Sanchez's fourth potential double in the 2010 World Series was ultimately changed to a single and an error.
Answer: True
This scoring change prevented Sanchez from tying a significant World Series and postseason record for doubles in a game.
Albert Pujols is the only player to have hit three doubles in a postseason game twice, both instances occurring in the same postseason.
Answer: True
Albert Pujols's achievement in the 2011 postseason highlights his exceptional hitting prowess in critical playoff moments.
The record for most doubles hit by both teams combined in a postseason game is 13, set by the Yankees and Red Sox in 2004.
Answer: True
This record reflects a high-scoring and extra-base hit heavy game between two historic rivals in a crucial playoff series.
Bo Bichette holds the MLB record for hitting a double in nine consecutive games, achieved in 2019.
Answer: True
Bo Bichette's streak in 2019 set a new Major League Baseball record for consecutive games with a double, demonstrating remarkable consistency.
Which player holds the record for the most career doubles in postseason history?
Answer: Derek Jeter
Which of the following players is NOT among the three who have hit eight doubles in a single postseason?
Answer: Derek Jeter
What is the record for the most doubles hit by a player in a single major league game?
Answer: Four
Which two players have achieved the feat of hitting four doubles in a single major league game twice in their careers?
Answer: Billy Werber and Albert Belle
Which team holds the record for the most doubles in a single game?
Answer: St. Louis Cardinals
Who is the only player to have hit four doubles in a World Series game?
Answer: Frank Isbell
Who was the first player to hit three doubles in his first three World Series plate appearances?
Answer: Freddy Sanchez
Which player is the sole individual to have twice hit three doubles in a postseason game?
Answer: Albert Pujols
What is the record for the most doubles hit in a postseason game by both teams combined?
Answer: 13
Who hit the most recent walk-off double in a postseason game?
Answer: Carlos Correa
Which two World Series were won by a game-ending RBI double?
Answer: 1924 and 1929
Who was the most recent player to hit two doubles in a Major League Baseball All-Star Game?
Answer: Jonathan Lucroy
Who holds the Major League Baseball record for hitting a double in the most consecutive games?
Answer: Bo Bichette
Which pitcher holds the single-season record for most doubles conceded?
Answer: Robin Roberts
Which pitcher holds the career record for the most doubles allowed?
Answer: Jamie Moyer