The term Walk Off

Gurds · 10-07-2021, 07:50 AM

It seems like everything is a 'Walk Off' these days.

Explain to me like I'm 5 what it means.

Last night for the Cards/Dodgers game, bottom of the 9th. One on, two out, a 2-1 count. Chris Taylor hits a HR.

To me, that isn't a walk off. That's just winning the game.

To me, and I guess I'm wrong, but a walk off would be if the first batter hit a HR on the first pitch in the bottom of the 9th to end win the game.

So please what is a "walk off"

Thanks!

hammertime · 10-07-2021, 07:51 AM

A play that immediately ends the game in the bottom of the 9th (or later) inning.

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Originally Posted by Gurds

To me, and I guess I'm wrong, but a walk off would be if the first batter hit a HR on the first pitch in the bottom of the 9th to end win the game.

Why would it matter which batter or pitch it is?

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SupermanBrandon · 10-07-2021, 08:01 AM

Put the booze down

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Boo · 10-07-2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurds

It seems like everything is a 'Walk Off' these days.

Explain to me like I'm 5 what it means.

Last night for the Cards/Dodgers game, bottom of the 9th. One on, two out, a 2-1 count. Chris Taylor hits a HR.

To me, that isn't a walk off. That's just winning the game.

To me, and I guess I'm wrong, but a walk off would be if the first batter hit a HR on the first pitch in the bottom of the 9th to end win the game.

So please what is a "walk off"

Thanks!

Walk off would be a bases loaded walk to win the game

base set · 10-07-2021, 08:04 AM

I thought that’s what J.Lo did to A-Rod, dunno.

MSU Bulldogs · 10-07-2021, 08:04 AM

A walk off is a play that ends the game but was not the final out of the game. only home teams can walk off.

premium1981 · 10-07-2021, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurds

It seems like everything is a 'Walk Off' these days.

Explain to me like I'm 5 what it means.

Last night for the Cards/Dodgers game, bottom of the 9th. One on, two out, a 2-1 count. Chris Taylor hits a HR.

To me, that isn't a walk off. That's just winning the game.

To me, and I guess I'm wrong, but a walk off would be if the first batter hit a HR on the first pitch in the bottom of the 9th to end win the game.

So please what is a "walk off"

Thanks!

I don’t understand the difference in your examples?

rcmb3220 · 10-07-2021, 08:09 AM

Most 5 year olds understand what it means

dubs35 · 10-07-2021, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Walk off would be a bases loaded walk to win the game

This is called a shrimp.

ScooterD · 10-07-2021, 08:15 AM

My understanding is that the term “walk off” refers to what the defensive team does in these situations. They “walk off” the field without recording 3 outs in the inning. The only situation where the defense would do that at the end of the game is when the offense ends the game by scoring

Gurds · 10-07-2021, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MSU Bulldogs

A walk off is a play that ends the game but was not the final out of the game. only home teams can walk off.

Ok this makes more sense. So kind of like in football, the first team to have the ball in OT, if they score a TD that ends the game as the other team never gets the ball. So essentially that is a walk off.

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Originally Posted by premium1981

I don’t understand the difference in your examples?

My thinking was always it had to be that the first batter up in the inning had to score on the first pitch thrown (HR or inside the park HR). In the game last night, the Dodgers had a guy on second, and the batter's count was already 2 balls, 1 strike before he hit the HR. To me that is just winning the game.

But i seem to get it a bit better now. I guess I really just don't like the term Walk Off as it seems to be used for a lot of things.

Gurds · 10-07-2021, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rcmb3220

Most 5 year olds understand what it means

I highly doubt it.

rngrdanny22 · 10-07-2021, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurds

I highly doubt it.

I don't.

hxcmilkshake · 10-07-2021, 08:24 AM

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LCM1223 · 10-07-2021, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurds

I guess I really just don't like the term Walk Off as it seems to be used for a lot of things.

Well….no. It isn’t. A walkoff has a strict definition and usage.

The simplest ELI5 definition anyone could give is “no more game after. game done. game over. Bye bye. go home”

A walk-off is it. No more baseball game to be played. The game has been won by the home team.

Skipscards · 10-07-2021, 08:33 AM

A true walk off only happens when a game reaches the 30th inning. It’s an obscure rule, but if both teams are tied after 29 innings, the opposing managers have to face each other in a “Walk Off” judged by the head umpire. Essentially, they have to strut from from the mound to home plate at the same time.

It’s only ever happened once in an exhibition game where John McGraw beat Connie Mack in a Walk Off in 1906. McGraw won by default because Mack only wore suits and you aren’t allowed on the field unless you are wearing a uniform. But to his credit, McGraw didn’t mail it in and strutted pretty well that day.

BostonNut · 10-07-2021, 08:37 AM

The real question should be are Sudden Death and Walk Off the same thing?

Drew3000 · 10-07-2021, 09:05 AM

66_Fiat · 10-07-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

A true walk off only happens when a game reaches the 30th inning. It’s an obscure rule, but if both teams are tied after 29 innings, the opposing managers have to face each other in a “Walk Off” judged by the head umpire. Essentially, they have to strut from from the mound to home plate at the same time.

It’s only ever happened once in an exhibition game where John McGraw beat Connie Mack in a Walk Off in 1906. McGraw won by default because Mack only wore suits and you aren’t allowed on the field unless you are wearing a uniform. But to his credit, McGraw didn’t mail it in and strutted pretty well that day.

rman112 · 10-07-2021, 09:10 AM

I'm still confused at the first batter, first pitch thing.

koneil · 10-07-2021, 09:21 AM

I don't think its that far fetched to assume you might be the only person on the planet confused about what a walk off is

MiamiMarlinsFan · 10-07-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

A true walk off only happens when a game reaches the 30th inning. It’s an obscure rule, but if both teams are tied after 29 innings, the opposing managers have to face each other in a “Walk Off” judged by the head umpire. Essentially, they have to strut from from the mound to home plate at the same time.

It’s only ever happened once in an exhibition game where John McGraw beat Connie Mack in a Walk Off in 1906. McGraw won by default because Mack only wore suits and you aren’t allowed on the field unless you are wearing a uniform. But to his credit, McGraw didn’t mail it in and strutted pretty well that day.

This made me laugh more than it should have. Fantastic choice of managers for your “walk off”.

Siberian13 · 10-07-2021, 09:22 AM

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YouTheManNick · 10-07-2021, 09:23 AM

https://www.mlb.com/glossary/standard-stats/walk-off

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Gurds Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 8,735 gurds22 gurds	The term Walk Off It seems like everything is a 'Walk Off' these days. Explain to me like I'm 5 what it means. Last night for the Cards/Dodgers game, bottom of the 9th. One on, two out, a 2-1 count. Chris Taylor hits a HR. To me, that isn't a walk off. That's just winning the game. To me, and I guess I'm wrong, but a walk off would be if the first batter hit a HR on the first pitch in the bottom of the 9th to end win the game. So please what is a "walk off" Thanks! __________________ Dress code: Black tie optional. Just like life.

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Skipscards Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In Tribute To The Great Ryno Posts: 30,353 jlankf2 jmp4	A true walk off only happens when a game reaches the 30th inning. It’s an obscure rule, but if both teams are tied after 29 innings, the opposing managers have to face each other in a “Walk Off” judged by the head umpire. Essentially, they have to strut from from the mound to home plate at the same time. It’s only ever happened once in an exhibition game where John McGraw beat Connie Mack in a Walk Off in 1906. McGraw won by default because Mack only wore suits and you aren’t allowed on the field unless you are wearing a uniform. But to his credit, McGraw didn’t mail it in and strutted pretty well that day. __________________ Go Royals!! #RoyalsIn2015 <---It Happened!! #TEAMZinck Sometimes it is astounding that we are able to persist in a world so full of morons.

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MSU Bulldogs Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 974	A walk off is a play that ends the game but was not the final out of the game. only home teams can walk off.

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rcmb3220 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4,136	Most 5 year olds understand what it means

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ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,509	My understanding is that the term “walk off” refers to what the defensive team does in these situations. They “walk off” the field without recording 3 outs in the inning. The only situation where the defense would do that at the end of the game is when the offense ends the game by scoring

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koneil Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: NY Posts: 433	I don't think its that far fetched to assume you might be the only person on the planet confused about what a walk off is