For pitchers, there are terms such as strikeouts (3 strikes), save situations
(3 or less score gap or 3 or more innings), or three types of pitcher(SP,
RP, CP). Triple crown which means to lead in W(wins), ERA, and
K(strike outs) is also related to 3. A pitcher records a QS(quality start)
when he succeeds to throw 6 or more innings and allow 3 or less runs.
The perfect game is the cleanest game of a pitcher. It is when a pitcher
manages to not let a single batter on-base, while throwing 9 innings and
defeating 27 batters. 21 pitchers in major league history has thrown a
perfect game.
For batters, there are terms such as batting three-hundred, three main
tools of batter (batting, fielding, baserunning), 30-30 club, which means
to hit 30 home-runs and steal 30 bases in one season. There is also a triple
crown for batters as well which means to lead in BA, HR, and RBI.
Baseball balls have 108 stitches. There are first, second, and third bases in
the field, and a triple play, which means to get three outs in one play. The
3-feet rule is when the umpire considers that the runner has stepped over
the 3 feet line and interrupted the fielder’s play, the runner is
automatically out. Each base is 90 feets apart. The distance between the
mound and the home plate is regulated to 60 feet 6 inches. Its distance
officially changed in 1893 from 50 fit to 60 feet 6 inches to make batters
easier and for safety reasons. ^3
// Magic Number and Tragic Number
Magic number is a term used to determine how close a team is to making
the playoffs or winning the division. Magic number represents the
combination of wins needed by that team and losses by its closest