in the game im watching, there was 2 on [2nd & 3rd bases], 1 out, and they intentionally walked the batter to load the bases.
why?
2007-07-31 15:49:13 · 16 answers · asked by BRobb 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
It could be for many reasons.
1) The batter is a really good hitter that the team doesn't want to face.
2) It sets up the double play
3) It makes it a force out at any base.
4) It is Barry Bonds and you don't want to give up #755
2007-07-31 15:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of different possibilities.
1. The guy at bat is a very good hitter and the guy behind him is not.
2. If someone is having a really good game at the plate, sometimes teams will give up the walk to save a run or two, if he continues hitting well.
3. If there is a runner at third and only one out, they will intentionally walk the batter to put him on first and force the double play, which will prevent the run from scoring
2007-07-31 15:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by RogerRabbit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In threatening situations if a big hitter or hot hitter is up to bat, but a weaker hitter may be on deck the pitcher will intentional walk the first batter to have an easier out. This is typically done with one out because then you are in a position to make a double play by going second then first, or if the bases are loaded by going home then first.
2007-07-31 15:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by mcbakerjr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baseball Intentional Walk
2016-11-01 21:51:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably feared that the batter would hit a home run and he and the others already on base would go home. Particularly if they think the next batter is likely to be out this is a good strategy to minimize the damage.
2007-07-31 15:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In that case, it was to put a runner on first and set up a force out at any base (or, for preference, an inning-ending double play).
In 1998, Barry Bonds (before he became BONDS!) was intentionally walked with the bases loaded. First time it had happened in about fifty years.
2007-07-31 15:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They usually walk the batter to get to the next person because they think the next person will strike out. But sometimes if that person is a good hitter they dont want him to hit the ball and let the others score.
2007-07-31 15:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To truly have a strategic mind as a manager.
The Giants had Barry Bonds up with the bases loaded a few years back, and the Diamondback's coach (Buck Showalter) walked Barry to bring in a run. Pedro Feliz struck out to end the threat, and the Giants lost the game.
2007-08-01 07:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mostly because of the pitcher's fear.They might think that he will do something to impact the game or something.Or the next batter could be the one to strike out.OR....
To make it quicker.They don't want to pitch around the batter and waste his time.It's kind of useless but when you think about it,then you think,it's pretty smart.Or maybe some other smart butt reason.
2007-07-31 18:01:41 · answer #9 · answered by explicitnights 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably because the next batter isn't as much of a threat as the current batter
2007-07-31 15:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by BumbleToe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋