Triple
Hit that results in the batter getting to third base
Example
It's amazing how fast Billy Hamilton can get around the bases, it seems like he should have more triples
Related Slang
| Single | Hit that results in the batter getting to first base |
| Double | Hit that results in the batter getting to second base |
| HR | Home run |
| Cycle | Single, double, triple, and home run |
| avg | Batting average |
| RBI | Runs batted in |
| 3B | Third base |
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A common baseball term that refers to a hit by a batter that gets him to third base without help from any fielding errors.
A triple is a lot more rare than a single, double, or HR because it requires a fast runner and a ball hit in a place that is hard for the outfielder to filed quickly. The hit contributes to raising a player's bating avg and may appear as 3B in baseball stats.