In the article that follows, we will delve into the fascinating world of Safe (baseball). We will explore its origins, evolution and relevance today, analyzing its impact on different aspects of society. Since Safe (baseball), we have witnessed its influence on culture, the economy, technology and politics, among other areas. Through a comprehensive and multidimensional approach, we aim to shed light on this exciting topic and provide the reader with a broad and enriching vision.
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In baseball, a baserunner is safe when he reaches a base without being put out by various ways. While a runner is touching a base, he is usually not in jeopardy of being put out, and is thus "safe" from fielders' actions, such as tags. The runner is in jeopardy once again, negating this safety, when:
By the rules, a runner is safe when he is entitled to the base he is trying for. Umpires will signal that a runner is safe by extending their elbows to their sides and then extending their arms fully to the side. For emphasis, an umpire may fully cross and extend his arms several times to indicate safe. Verbally, the umpire will usually simply say "safe". If a close play occurs that may have appeared to be a putout, the umpire will also call a reason for the safe call, such as "he dropped the ball" or "he missed the tag".
Calling safe is a subjective decision which is better made using the sounds of the runner hitting the bag and the fielder catching the ball, rather than by sight.