Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Baseball term
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:IBB
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Intentional base on balls
|
| gptkbp:effectOnGame |
Can avoid pitching to strong hitters
Can be used for strategic purposes Can set up double play |
| gptkbp:firstUsedInMLB |
1890s
|
| gptkbp:governingBody |
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Intentional walk
|
| gptkbp:method |
Pitcher throws four balls outside the strike zone
Manager signals to umpire (since 2017 MLB rule change) |
| gptkbp:purpose |
To allow a batter to reach first base without being pitched to
|
| gptkbp:result |
Batter awarded first base
|
| gptkbp:ruleChangeYear |
2017
|
| gptkbp:statistic |
Counted as a base on balls (walk)
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Baseball
Softball |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Intentional_Base_on_Balls
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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