Rule 2 – Section 34 – STOLEN BASE, DOUBLE STEAL, TRIPLE STEAL

Rule 2 – Section 34 – STOLEN BASE, DOUBLE STEAL, TRIPLE STEAL

2-34-1   A stolen base is an advance of a runner to the next base without the aid of a base hit, a putout or a fielding (including battery) error (9-4).

2-34-2   A double steal is two runners advancing on such a play.

2-34-3   A triple steal is three runners advancing on such a play.

October 6, 2019
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