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What does a 6-4-3 double play mean?

Shortstop to second base to first base for two outs.

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  1. Third base to second base to first base
  2. Shortstop to second base to first base ✔
  3. Second base to shortstop to first base

Why: The numbers are fielding positions: 6 is shortstop, 4 is second base, and 3 is first base. The ball goes from shortstop to second base to first base for two outs.

Huh, didn't know that: The most common double play is a ground ball with a runner on first: one out at second, then one at first.

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Why do infielders love double plays? Because two outs are better than one.
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Answer: Shortstop to second base to first base. The numbers are fielding positions: 6 is shortstop, 4 is second base, and 3 is first base. The ball goes from shortstop to second base to first base for two outs.

  1. Scorekeeping (MLB Glossary) www.mlb.com/glossary/miscellaneous/scorekeeping
    Shortstop 6 Pitcher 1 Left field 7 Catcher 2 Center field 8 First Baseman 3 Right field 9 Second Baseman 4 Third Baseman 5
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Double Play (MLB Glossary) www.mlb.com/glossary/standard-stats/double-play
    A double play occurs when two offensive players are ruled out within the same play.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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