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      • A "soft line drive" is usually one that is hit at the end of the bat, towards the opposite field (i.e towards first base for a right-handed batter or towards third base for a left-hander). A soft line drive that lands just behind the infield for a base hit is known as a bloop hit.
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  1. Oct 29, 2009 · A "soft line drive" is usually one that is hit at the end of the bat, towards the opposite field (i.e towards first base for a right-handed batter or towards third base for a left-hander). A soft line drive that lands just behind the infield for a base hit is known as a bloop hit.

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  2. Oct 1, 2023 · Soft Line Drive. A Soft Line Drive occurs when the ball gently hits the bat and travels into the opposing field. It is directed at third base for left-handed batters and first base for right-handed batters. Frequently, this kind of hit has a high trajectory and lands just behind the infield, giving rise to a base hit.

  3. A line drive occurs when a batter’s hit causes the ball to fly fast and straight through the air. This is an incredibly powerful hit that often speeds past the infield players, allowing the batter to get on base. Other names for line drives include liners and ropes.

  4. Oct 6, 2024 · As the hardest-hit balls in baseball, line drives demand split-second reactions from infielders, often leaving defenses scrambling. For those seeking to excel at the plate, focusing on line drives is a proven strategy to elevate performance and secure victories.

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  5. Feb 17, 2010 · A line drive produces 1.26 runs per out, while fly balls produce 0.13 runs per out and ground balls produce 0.05 runs per out. In other words, batters want to hit lots of line drives and...

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  7. Jul 21, 2023 · A line drive in baseball is a batted ball that is hit sharply and directly into the field of play, typically not more than a few feet off the ground. Unlike a fly ball, which travels in an arc, the trajectory of a line drive is flat, making it harder for fielders to catch.

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