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| − | In [[baseball]], the '''home plate''' is the base over which an offensive player bats, and to which he must return after touching all three bases in order to score a run. The plate is pentagonal, unlike the other three bases which are square. | + | In [[baseball]], the '''home plate''' is the base over which an offensive player bats, and to which he must return after touching all three bases in order to score a run. The plate is pentagonal, unlike the other three bases, which are square. |
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== References == | == References == | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/baseball/beginners/glossary.html Baseball Glossary] WETA. |
*[http://www.nocryinginbaseball.com/glossary/glossary.html Baseball Glossary OF TERMS] | *[http://www.nocryinginbaseball.com/glossary/glossary.html Baseball Glossary OF TERMS] | ||
*[http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/pitch_glossary.shtml Pitching Glossary] | *[http://www.baseball-reference.com/about/pitch_glossary.shtml Pitching Glossary] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, April 9, 2019
In baseball, the home plate is the base over which an offensive player bats, and to which he must return after touching all three bases in order to score a run. The plate is pentagonal, unlike the other three bases, which are square.
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External links
- The Official Site of Major League Baseball
- Minor League Baseball
- BASEBALL HISTORY Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.
- Stats
- Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.
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