Encoded Trivia #103
Sports rules & recordsPuzzle #103 — Sports rules & records
4 B for a W
5-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 5-word answer is Walk
The answer is:
4 Balls for a Walk
About This Answer
In baseball, four balls pitched outside the strike zone award the batter a walk (base on balls). According to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the four-ball walk rule was standardized in 1889 after various experiments with different counts. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History documents how this rule balances pitching and batting advantages. Baseball strategists use walks as part of game management and on-base percentage statistics. The four-ball walk represents a critical aspect of baseball's competitive balance.