Double

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What Is The Definition Of A Double In Baseball?

1. A term used to describe when a batter hits the ball into play and is able to reach second base safely. This is also called a two-base hit.

Examples Of How Double Is Used In Commentary

1. The batter hits a line drive into the right-center gap for a double.

2. The ball rolls into the left field corner and the batter ends up with a two-base hit.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Baseball
2. Softball

Abbreviated As:

1. 2B

Also Known As:

1. Two-Bagger
2. Two-Base Hit