That only occurs after a strikeout with no runners on base.
It apparently started back in the late 1800’s. It’s done to keep fielders engaged, keep their throwing arms loose and give the pitcher some time to regroup.
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If you could do it without messing up you did it at the LL/BabeRuth level**
-- U2Hokie
Jun 17, 2026 at 08:08 PM ET
U2Hokie
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06/17/26 08:08 PM ET
That only occurs after a strikeout with no runners on base.
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-- RJHokie
Jun 17, 2026 at 07:45 PM ET
RJHokie
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06/17/26 07:45 PM ET
Otherwise they would just be standing around for a minute or two...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2026 at 06:25 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/18/26 06:25 AM ET