<Dl> <Dd> A relatively common double play in which the third baseman fields a batted ball and throws to the second baseman, who retires a runner advancing to second base (usually a force play) and throws to the first baseman, who completes the play by retiring the batter - runner (usually a force play). The scorekeeper makes a notation that the runner on first was retired "5 - 4" and the batter - runner "5 - 4 - 3". This is often referred to as the "' around the horn" double play . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> A relatively common double play in which the third baseman fields a batted ball and throws to the second baseman, who retires a runner advancing to second base (usually a force play) and throws to the first baseman, who completes the play by retiring the batter - runner (usually a force play). The scorekeeper makes a notation that the runner on first was retired "5 - 4" and the batter - runner "5 - 4 - 3". This is often referred to as the "' around the horn" double play . </Dd> <Dl> <Dd> The ideal position player (non-pitcher); an athlete who excels at: 1 . hitting for average; 2 . hitting for power; 3 . baserunning skills and speed; 4 . throwing ability; and 5 . fielding abilities . In Major League Baseball, players considered five - tool players have included Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Andre Dawson, Duke Snider, and Ken Griffey, Jr . Baseball Digest has argued that the five - tool - player label is overvalued . However, the five tools continue to be the things professional scouts consider when evaluating young players' potential . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> The ideal position player (non-pitcher); an athlete who excels at: 1 . hitting for average; 2 . hitting for power; 3 . baserunning skills and speed; 4 . throwing ability; and 5 . fielding abilities . In Major League Baseball, players considered five - tool players have included Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Andre Dawson, Duke Snider, and Ken Griffey, Jr . Baseball Digest has argued that the five - tool - player label is overvalued . However, the five tools continue to be the things professional scouts consider when evaluating young players' potential . </Dd>

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