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How many called balls in a plate appearance normally award the batter first base?

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  1. Three balls
  2. Five balls
  3. Four balls

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  1. Walk (BB) | MLB Glossary www.mlb.com/glossary/standard-stats/walk Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Intentional Walk (IBB) | MLB Glossary www.mlb.com/glossary/standard-stats/intentional-walk Checked 2026-10-12.

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