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In response to "I'm still trying to figure out what "shifts on balls in play" actually means, and why I -- as a casual baseball fan -- should care about it." by ReluctantCynic

Normally, you have 2 infielders on each side of the pitcher and 2nd base.

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Apr 3 '17, 11:16

a shift is putting 3 infielders on a single side.

It means fewer balls on the ground get through as hits

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But when they do that, the ball's not in play yet. -- nm - mara Apr 3, 11:19 2
- That's what it is; probably a way to impress that this doesn't count as strikeouts - Will Hunting Apr 3, 11:21 1
  - Ah, I get it. -- nm - mara Apr 3, 11:25

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