In the PROS, why wont the infielder throw home to prevent the run with a runner on third and less than 2 out?
476142
To get the easy out. If they throw it home and they get safe that means the runner is on first and more runs could possibly come in
457115
there are 27 outs in a game so conventionally it's 27, however, if on strike three the batter swings and misses and the ball gets passed the catcher, he can run to first and be safe although it still counts as a strikeout, there really is no set possibility.
414179
It is because the catcher - and not the pitcher - is actually given the credit for the putout when a strikeout occurs. If the catcher drops the ball or the ball gets by him/her, then the catcher must complete the play - tag the runner or throw to first -  to get the putout other wise it is not a put out although the pitcher is credited with a strikeout. A strikeout is not a putout. GO figure.
706455
I agree Jeter could do it.  The only thing I don't think he could do is with a runner on 2nd and a right handed pitcher on the mound.  Someone drops a bunt down the left side.  The pitcher can't get there, if Jeter does the runner is on third.
1084668
on my team it better be the pitcher. Second baseman is on second, catcher is at home. Firstbaseman covers first in case ball is caught and runner could be doubled up.
63369
Trying to add more punch or power to the offense with Ichiro and Reed in the outfield ( great for defense) that hampers the offesive production.  Usually the outfield, 1st and 3rd base are the positions for power.  Also trying to repair a rotation you have to give up talent to get talent.  So since the free agents all want $$$$$$ they are looking to add more to the rotation without breaking the bank.
572519
it depends on the discretion of the official scorer.  if the SS goes deep into the hole and tries a force at second and he is safe, the scorer can credit the batter with a hit if he feels the batter would have been safe anyway.  but say a guy grounds to third and the runner was stealing, the third baseman tries to get him at second anyway and he is safe, he would be creditd with a fielder`s choice.
314482
Be able to catch almost any ball that the infielders throw to you, and be able to reach and get off the base to catch not-so-good throws if you have to.  Also be able to throw the ball to 3rd base in case there's a forceout and you have to throw it to 3rd base.  You might want to be able to stop balls hit down the right field line, so perhaps practice diving for those.  Also stop balls hit to your right.  IN SUMMARY:  Be able to field the ball and be able to move and catch the ball very well.
266488
I'd have the 2d baseman do it, as the right handed hitter is more likely to hit the ball to the left side and I'd rather have the infield's left side fully staffed. However, if the pitcher's a smoking righty, the risk is the batter may not get around on the ball and end up hitting towards the right side. If the pitcher's a lefty, I'd still go with the 2d baseman holding the runner.\n\nOUCH!!  Robby Tulsa is right; I'd just woke up when I answered - that's my sorry excuse.
354007
You answered your own question.  Try it, and you'll be called for a balk.  However, it evens out because a lefty has a much easier throw to first than a righty.
1029100
It is 0, the runner must make it to first base safely without any other outs recorded to have any of the runs coun, very nice question, and the guy a few questions up read it wrong, two outs stop all preceding runs\n\n7.12 Unless two are out, the status of a following runner is not affected by a preceding runner's failure to touch or retouch a base. If, upon appeal, the preceding runner is the third out, no runners following him shall score. If such third out is the result of a force play, neither preceding nor following runners shall score.
681660
yes it's very annoying and the person who first played this should be shot, but it does mean that they want the runner to go home (score)....could be worse. they could be playing the macarena...
538292
It's not a run unless the bases were loaded.\n\nIn which case the player on third would score the run, not the batter getting the walk.
1180705
With 2 outs, yes.  With one or no outs, the batter can't run to first if first is occupied.  If he could, catchers would drop the ball on purpose and get an easy double play.
563051
The situation might change. For instance, if there is only one runner on third base and the pitcher balks, there is suddenly nobody on base. There isn't much reason to intentionally walk a guy at that point. Other than that, I can't really imagine a time when you might do this.
593144
You said the ball was not yet foul, so it would still be in play after bouncing off the 3rd baseman.\n\nI hope you aren't asking this in the middle of a game....lol
594342
General agreement among coaches is, it takes too much time for a left-hander to set and throw across the field to 1st base compared to a right-handers on short ground balls. 3rd base is not as bad as 2nd or shortstop, but all three take an extra second or two to turn and position the lead shoulder toward 1st base for a strong throw. On the other hand, Left-handers make excellent 1st basemen and are often part of strong double play combos! I am left handed, and played short and 3rd through little league. As the speed of the game increased in high school and college, I was converted to an outfielder. You just don't get as much behind the ball on your throws, if you can't turn and throw off your back foot. The only problem with catching as a left-hander is you are always having to step to the right (away from a right handed batter) to throw to second. Once again it costs you a second or two that can be the difference between throwing a runner out or not.