Why do they throw the ball back to the 2nd baseman?

Question

It never fails. When there is a flyout or a popout, or anything. The ball is always thrown back to the 2nd baseman when there is no hit.

Answer 1

The 2nd baseman is generally the closest person to the outfielder, has a central position in the infield, and generates a consistancy in game play removing the need for decision-making.

Answer 2

it enables shop there arm heat and unfastened by way of them taking part in seize. after there's a strike out they throw the ball to the third baseman and it is going around the infield and lower back to the pitcher.

Answer 3

You guys have all misread the question. Because it is the closest base, and that is where the outfielder throws it anyway even if the ball fell for a hit, even if an outfielder catches they throw it to 2nd mainly because that is where they normally throw for a cut.

Answer 4

it helps keep there arm warm and loose by them playing catch. after there is a strike out they throw the ball to the 3rd baseman and it goes around the infield and back to the pitcher.

Answer 5

I agree with North Dakota, but I like to think they're celebrating by throwing the ball at one another since they can't give hi-5s from their positions. ; )

Answer 6

Because the runner will run to second base (steal) and thother team wants to get an out

Answer 7

Going "around the horn" keeps the players warm and limber. There's a lot of standing around in baseball.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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