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In baseball and softball, a pitched ball that is contacted by the batter's bat
batted ball is a pitch that has been contacted by the batter's bat. Batted balls are either fair or foul, and can be characterized as a fly ball, pop-up
Batted_ball
Topics referred to by the same term
Fly ball may refer to: Fly ball (baseball), a baseball term Fly ball governor, see centrifugal governor Flyball, a dog sport This disambiguation page lists
Fly_ball
statistics, ground ball-fly ball ratio (denoted by G/F or GB/FB) is a measure of: Frequency of batted ground balls in play versus fly balls in play to denote
Ground_ball/fly_ball_ratio
Baseball rule about certain fly balls
The infield fly rule is a rule of baseball and softball that treats certain fly balls as though caught, before the ball is caught, even if the infielder
Infield_fly_rule
Type of pitcher in American baseball
A fly ball pitcher is a type of baseball pitcher who produces an above-average number of fly balls, typically by keeping his fastball high up in the strike
Fly_ball_pitcher
fly ball. A batter whose fly ball is caught in the outfield is said to "fly out". "Rodriguez flew out to center fielder Suzuki." (Past tense "flied"
Glossary_of_baseball_terms
Baseball game incident in 2003
postseason. The play involved multiple spectators attempting to catch a fly ball and potentially affecting the outcome of the game. The incident occurred
Steve_Bartman_incident
Play in baseball
sacrifice fly (sometimes abbreviated to sac fly) is defined by Rule 9.08(d): "Score a sacrifice fly when, before two are out, the batter hits a ball in flight
Sacrifice_fly
Mechanism for automatically controlling the speed of an engine
[page needed] The devices are also known as "centrifugal regulators" and "fly-ball governors".[not verified in body] In 1788, James Watt adapted one to control
Centrifugal_governor
Defensive play by Willie Mays in the 1954 World Series
with the score tied 2–2, Cleveland Indians batter Vic Wertz hit a deep fly ball to center field that had the runners on base poised to score. However,
The_Catch_(baseball)
Baseball stadium in Boston, Massachusetts
Valuable Player David Ortiz. A ball going through the scoreboard, either on the bounce or fly, is a ground rule double. A fly ball striking the left-center
Fenway_Park
Fielding positions in the sport of baseball
rarely will play at other positions. Fielders must be able to catch the ball well, as catching batted balls before they bounce is one way they can put
Baseball_positions
Type of pitcher in baseball
ground ball rate lower than 50% may be classified as flyball pitchers or as pitchers who exhibit the tendencies of both ground ball and fly ball pitchers
Ground_ball_pitcher
Baseball maneuver
territory. On long fly ball outs, runners can often gain a base. When a runner scores by these means, it is known as a sacrifice fly. On short fly balls, runners
Tag_up
Individual who retrieves and supply balls for players or officials in some sports
Ball boys and ball girls, also known as ball kids or collectively as the ball crew, are individuals, usually youths, who retrieve and supply balls for
Ball_boy
Servomotor or other type of actuator used for radio control and small-scale robotics
ahead - turn left - straight ahead - turn right - straight ahead etc. The fly-ball actuator was introduced to R/C modelling in 1951 by Brayton Paul, and consisted
Servo_(radio_control)
1991 video game
display the ball in flight in 3D. After World Series Baseball, from 1983-1990, games had fly balls, but used a ball-shaped shadow to trace the ball's path on
Tony_La_Russa_Baseball
Illegally changing the course of play
runner or other member of the offense calls out "foul" on a fair ball or "mine" on a fly ball, it may cause the defense to react differently from how they
Interference_(baseball)
Tactical act in baseball
advance from base to base on any fair ball that touches the ground. When a ball is hit in the air (i.e., a fly ball) and caught by the defending team, runners
Base_running
American baseball player (born 1999)
reel", by making spectacular catches of fly balls. On May 16, 2025, he made an over-the-fence catch of a fly ball from Ryan Mountcastle of the Baltimore
Jacob_Young_(baseball)
Ball used in the sport of baseball
example is often the case for an outfielder catching a fly ball. MLB has long recognized any ball that comes into the possession of a spectator by any lawful
Baseball_(ball)
Type of scoring play in baseball
home runs occur when a batter hits the ball beyond the outfield fence on the fly, which requires striking the ball with enough power at the correct flight
Inside-the-park_home_run
Bat-and-ball game
and fewer than two outs, a batter may instead concentrate on hitting a fly ball that, even if it is caught, will be deep enough to allow the runner to
Baseball
1926 Major League Baseball championship series
Lazzeri went for a strike and a ball, respectively. On the third pitch, Lazzeri hit a fly ball down the left-field line. The ball initially appeared to be going
1926_World_Series
American baseball player (1887-1974)
League Baseball from 1908 to 1916. He is best known for dropping a key fly ball in the 1912 World Series. Snodgrass was originally a catcher when he joined
Fred_Snodgrass
American baseball player (born 1989)
earlier in the bottom of the third inning. It ended up being a fly ball sacrifice fly to deep left field that scored Crawford. For the first time in his
Madison_Bumgarner
called strikes were recognized, and a batter was out if a ball, fair or foul, was caught on the fly or after one bounce. Called balls and the walk were introduced
Rules_of_baseball
Team ball sport
A batted ball hit high in the air is a "fly ball". A fly ball hit upward at an angle greater than 45 degrees is a "pop fly". A batted ball driven in
Softball
1991 Major League Baseball championship series
lifted a fly ball to left field while breaking his bat on impact. The ball landed in front of the charging Hunter for a bloop hit, and the ball then took
1991_World_Series
Four-base hit resulting in a run by the batter in baseball
run include "homer", "round-tripper", "four-bagger", "big fly", "goner" "dinger", "long ball", "jack", "quadruple",[citation needed] "moon shot", "bomb"
Home_run
Call by the umpire against a batter or runner
with the ball by a fielder. Flyout-related outs: a batted ball is caught in flight (fly out); they hit an infield popup while the infield fly rule applies;
Out_(baseball)
89th edition of Major League Baseball's championship series
flew out to White, with the fly ball deep enough to allow the slow-footed Bream to reach third. Cone retired Mark Lemke on a fly out, then struck out Avery
1992_World_Series
63rd edition of Major League Baseball's championship series
interference double. After McNally walked Jim Gilliam, John Roseboro hit a fly ball to right center, but Snyder saved at least a run with a lunging catch,
1966_World_Series
15 on-field positions in the sport
"the backs": scrum-half, fly-half, inside centre, outside centre, two wings, and a fullback. Forwards compete for the ball in scrums and line-outs and
Rugby_union_positions
Part of a baseball field that is closest to the wall
room, since it is often difficult for the fielder to keep his eye on a fly ball while keeping track of his position relative to the wall. It runs parallel
Warning_track
To catch fly balls in baseball outside a game
in it. In 1943,Paul Waner accidentally gashed his foot while shagging a fly ball in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, his former team. This was probably
Shagging_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1983)
6-per-9 IP walk rate was the lowest of his career. He had the highest fly ball percentage among major league pitchers (51.4%). He finished the season
Justin_Verlander
Type of baseball statistic
batters, walks, and, more recently, variations of FIP include fly ball percentage, ground ball percentage, and (to a much lesser extent) line drive percentage
Fielding_independent_pitching
Baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
9th-inning fly ball bounced off a speaker hanging from the B ring and was caught by Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria for an out. Some suggest that the ball would
Tropicana_Field
American baseball player (born 1963)
Reds for Tom Browning's perfect game in 1988. He caught the final out (a fly ball) in the Yankees' David Wells' perfect game in 1998, and he made a diving
Paul_O'Neill_(baseball)
Two-base hit in baseball
chance that a fly ball can land behind them. Corner infielders play close to the foul lines, to minimize the chance that a ground ball can get by them
Double_(baseball)
Field on which baseball is played
judging whether the ball passed over the wall or if the ball is fair or foul. Foul poles, if present, help umpires judge whether a fly ball hit above the fence
Baseball_field
Type of baseball with no teams
place when a fly ball is caught. In this case the fielder and the batter swap or exchange positions and the player who caught the fly ball becomes the
Scrub_baseball
American baseball player (born 1964)
again. There's a swing and a high fly ball, right-center field. Back it goes. Racing back, Logan jumping up, and that ball is gone! No. 756. Barry Bonds stands
Barry_Bonds
Bat and ball game
in a single (one point). A ball that is hit into the outfield (regardless of whether it is a grounder, line drive, or pop fly) but does not get behind an
Indian_Ball
Device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine
classic example is the centrifugal governor, also known as the Watt or fly-ball governor on a reciprocating steam engine, which uses the effect of inertial
Governor_(device)
out on another runner GO/AO – Ground ball fly ball ratio: number of ground ball outs divided by number of fly ball outs GDP or GIDP – Ground into double
Baseball_statistics
American baseball player (born 1991)
average. For the season, he had the highest ground ball percentage (62.5%), and the lowest fly ball percentage (15.0%), of all major league hitters. Yelich
Christian_Yelich
Linear feedback control system
mechanical examples are the toilet bowl float proportioning valve and the fly-ball governor. The proportional control concept is more complex than an on–off
Proportional_control
Baseball play
game ever played. Facing Reds right-hander Pat Darcy, Fisk hit a long fly ball down the left field line. It appeared to be heading foul, but Fisk, after
Carlton Fisk's 1975 World Series home run
Carlton_Fisk's_1975_World_Series_home_run
American baseball player (1925–1983)
MLB history when Willie Mays made a spectacular catch of his over 400 ft fly ball to center field in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series, known as "The Catch"
Vic_Wertz
Baseball term
became a baserunner (a forced runner). He has not tagged up on a caught fly ball. He failed to touch a base when he last passed it or failed to touch them
Tag_out
allowed, strikeouts, hit batters, walks, and, more recently, fly ball percentage, ground ball percentage, and (to a much lesser extent) line drive percentage
List of Major League Baseball career FIP leaders
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_career_FIP_leaders
Cuban baseball player (born 1997)
first career double play, first catching a Nicky Lopez fly ball. Alvarez then rifled the ball to Martín Maldonado at home plate on a 92.5 miles per hour
Yordan_Alvarez
70th edition of Major League Baseball's championship series
Rudi reached second on a fly ball to left that Cleon Jones lost in the sun as he drifted to the warning track and the ball dropped in front of him. Rudi
1973_World_Series
Three-base hit in baseball and softball
a ball to be hit solidly to a distant part of the field (ordinarily a line drive or fly ball near the foul line closest to right field), or the ball to
Triple_(baseball)
92nd edition of Major League Baseball's championship series
Polonia lifted a fly ball deep to right. O’Neill, who was playing with sore legs the entire series, was able to chase down the ball and caught it on the
1996_World_Series
Term in baseball referring to the highest possible scoring play
slamming the door on one's opponent(s), in addition to the bat slamming the ball into a home run. Roger Connor is believed to have been the first major league
Grand_slam_(baseball)
Making three outs during the same play in baseball
the batter striking out or hitting a fly ball, do not normally provide an opportunity for a triple play. A ball hit sharply and directly to an infielder
Triple_play
Baseball statistic
when the ball is hit to the outfield (even on a caught fly ball that results in an out; see tag up). It is the outfielder's job to field the ball and make
Assist_(baseball)
off Adrian Morejon to put the Brewers ahead 3–2. In the ninth inning, a fly ball from Ty France that looked like a potential go-ahead home run struck the
2026 National League Division Series
2026_National_League_Division_Series
121st edition of Major League Baseball's championship series
then hit a long fly ball to left-center which became lodged in the padding at the base of the outfield wall. This resulted in a dead-ball ground-rule double
2025_World_Series
1920 baseball game
First baseman Ed Konetchy walked, and the shortstop, Chuck Ward, hit a fly ball to left field to retire the side. In the bottom of the fourth, Boeckel
Brooklyn Dodgers 1, Boston Braves 1 (26 innings)
Brooklyn_Dodgers_1,_Boston_Braves_1_(26_innings)
Inaugural edition of Major League Baseball's National League Wild Card Game
fly rule states, in part, that the batter is out when, with first and second base occupied with less than two outs, the batter hits a fair fly ball which
2012 National League Wild Card Game
2012_National_League_Wild_Card_Game
Offensive strategy in basketball and handball
ball is harder. Exhausting - The Fly has to sprint on offense, but has to hustle back on defense if the Fly fast break fails. Breaking down the Fly fast
Fast_break
American baseball player (1931–2024)
Giants lost the series in six games. In Game 5, he hit a consequential fly ball, which DiMaggio and Yankee rookie Mickey Mantle pursued. DiMaggio called
Willie_Mays
Topics referred to by the same term
stroke or fly, a stroke in swimming Fly ball (baseball) or batted ball, a ball batted up into the air in baseball Artificial fly, a lure used in fly fishing
Fly_(disambiguation)
Panamanian baseball player (born 1996)
game by a score of 6–3. In game two, with his team up 2–0, Sosa caught a fly ball off the bat of Tommy Edman in foul territory to record the final out of
Edmundo_Sosa
American baseball player (born 1967)
the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 28, 1991, Grissom caught Chris Gwynn's fly ball for the final out of Dennis Martínez's perfect game. The Expos enjoyed
Marquis_Grissom
(denoted by PO or fly out when appropriate) is given to a defensive player who records an out by a tagging a runner with the ball when he is not touching
List of Major League Baseball career putouts leaders
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_career_putouts_leaders
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1994)
his MLB career. In 2023, he batted .257/.325/.472, and had the highest fly ball percentage (49.7%) and the lowest line drive percentage of all AL batters
Anthony_Santander
2024 American film
increase after two players collide with each other as they go to catch a fly ball. Jon threatens to send the boys home but is convinced otherwise, especially
You_Gotta_Believe_(film)
American baseball player (1931–1995)
Series, Giants rookie Willie Mays hit a fly ball to right-center field. Mantle, playing right field, raced for the ball together with center fielder DiMaggio
Mickey_Mantle
Baseball fielding play
climb is a play in baseball where a fielder makes an out by catching a fly ball or pop up while climbing a wall. The play is generally made by outfielders
Wall_climb
American baseball player (born 1995)
inning of Game 5 of the World Series, McCormick's catch of a J. T. Realmuto fly ball at the wall at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia helped preserve a 3–2
Chas_McCormick
the throw might come from an outfielder after an unexpected catch of a fly ball. Other double plays occur when the second baseman records an out at second
List of Major League Baseball career double plays leaders
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_career_double_plays_leaders
American baseball player (born 1993)
RBIs. He also struck out an MLB-leading 200 times. He had the highest fly-ball percentage of all major leaguers (51.1%). In the first game of the National
Kyle_Schwarber
Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1969)
season-adjusted statistics. González was known as a line drive hitter, not a fly-ball home run hitter, as were many power hitters of the 1990s. He was a full-time
Juan_González_(baseball)
Cuban baseball player (born 2000)
replaced Tommy Edman in center field then made a game-saving catch on a long fly ball to extend the game. The Dodgers would go on to win for a second consecutive
Andy_Pages
American radio broadcaster, television broadcaster, sportscaster (1908–1992)
back" to describe a long fly ball with potential to be a home run. Those other announcers are describing the flight of the ball[citation needed] but Barber
Red_Barber
stranded between bases, and throwing out runners who fail to tag up after a fly ball out. As the frequency of strikeouts has risen in baseball, the number of
List of Major League Baseball career assists leaders
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_career_assists_leaders
American baseball player (born 1997)
games to give Tucker his first World Series title, with Tucker catching a fly ball hit by Nick Castellanos to record the final out. Through his 13 defensive
Kyle_Tucker
American sportscaster (born 1958)
the American League champions for the first time since 1984: Swing and a fly ball, left field, it's deep, it's way back... the Tigers are going to the World
Dan_Dickerson
1994 baseball game in Texas, U.S.
right-center leading off the inning. Greer also caught Gary DiSarcina's fly ball for the game's final out. Offensively for the Rangers, Jose Canseco hit
Kenny_Rogers'_perfect_game
American baseball player (born 1988)
home run. For the season, he had the highest ground ball percentage (57.6%) and the lowest fly ball percentage (19.6%) of all major league hitters. In
Dee_Strange-Gordon
American baseball player (born 1994)
to second base on a rare tag-up play from first base thanks to a deep fly ball out hit by Kris Bryant. After Cleveland Indians pitcher Bryan Shaw intentionally
Albert_Almora
American sportscaster (born 1963)
again, there's a swing and a high fly ball, right center field! Back it goes, racing back, Logan jumping up, and that ball is gone! Number 756! Barry Bonds
Dave_O'Brien_(sportscaster)
American baseball player (born 1996)
Toronto, this time in center field at Fenway Park where he lost track of a fly ball and apparently gave up on the play, resulting in Raimel Tapia of the Blue
Jarren_Duran
American baseball player (born 1979)
League Cy Young voting to division rival Tim Lincecum. His 3.15 ground ball/fly ball ratio was the highest in the major leagues. In 2009, Webb was named
Brandon_Webb
Rare positioning choice in baseball
an outfielder getting to a potential fly ball that may result in a play at the plate, however, any fair fly ball hit deep enough is good enough to end
Fifth_infielder
Defensive position in baseball
to react to the ball are key. They must be able to catch fly balls above their heads and on the run. They must be able to throw the ball accurately over
Center_fielder
1975 iconic article in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review
Infield Fly Rule." Noting that England was the birthplace both of common law and of proto-baseball, Stevens discussed the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club,
The Common Law Origins of the Infield Fly Rule
The_Common_Law_Origins_of_the_Infield_Fly_Rule
Curaçaoan baseball player (born 1989)
Card Game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Simmons hit an eighth-inning fly ball to left field that dropped in between Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma and
Andrelton_Simmons
American sportscaster (1935–2010)
in 1995. Right now, the Mariners looking for the tie. They would take a fly ball. They would love a base hit into the gap and they could win it with Junior's
Dave_Niehaus
Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse attendant
media and in sports media. In a play in his first game, Herrera caught a fly ball and held a tagging runner at third with a strong throw home, preventing
Francisco_Herrera_(baseball)
Baseball pitching statistic
and later scores a run in that inning by any means. A batter hits a foul fly ball that is dropped by a fielder for an error, extending the at-bat, and later
Earned_run
American college baseball season
Gators defense. Deacon Liput was first up for Florida in the fourth; his fly ball to center was the first time the Gators had left the infield on a swing
2018 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team
2018_Arkansas_Razorbacks_baseball_team
Topics referred to by the same term
originating outside the body Fenerbahçe, a Turkish sports club Fly ball, a type of batted ball or a pitching stat in baseball Football Fullback (American
FB
American baseball player (born 1939)
Cincinnati Reds four games to three. He made the final out in Game 7 on a fly ball to center field while the Red Sox trailed by one run. Coincidentally, he
Carl_Yastrzemski
Suspension in Major League Baseball
events in sports history". During pregame fielding practice Cobb muffed a fly ball, and someone in the stands yelled, "Hey, are you on dope?" Lucker later
1912_suspension_of_Ty_Cobb
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