Let's say the pitcher throws the ball but the batter does not hit it. Can someone at first,second or third proceed to the next base?
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Yes, this is called a stolen base or a "steal" and is a relatively common occurrence in the game.
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Not downvotinng but there should be a baseline on questions answered and this question is definitely below it. The next question on the list is "What is it called when a hitter gets to third on their hit?" Also you didn't even cover the entire answer which would be a stolen base, passed ball, or any type of error.– Coach-DJul 7, 2015 at 19:56
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2If you think that's a worthwhile debate, please start it on meta, not in comments. Just because you know lots about baseball doesn't mean everybody does; there are many parts of the world where the game just isn't played.– Philip Kendall ♦Jul 7, 2015 at 19:57
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1It is something easily researched. Questions are supposed to be asked to find an answer that isn't easily googled or takes some sort of explaining.– Coach-DJul 7, 2015 at 20:01
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Regardless, you can't update your answer or acknowledge that your answer was lacking in the comments.– Coach-DJul 8, 2015 at 13:57
Yes Definately .. If the next base is empty then only you can run, if not empty then you are called out as two players on same base occur.
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This is incorrect; two runners on the same base does not automatically mean an out - it is only passing the other runner that leads to an out. Of course, only one of the runners is entitled to the base so the other is at risk of being put out if tagged.– Philip Kendall ♦Jul 7, 2015 at 10:27