Washington Times · Jun 15, 2015
'Around the horn' tradition continues after strikeouts, even as baseball evolves
Miami Marlins left fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) in between pitches with Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) during the fourth inning of their baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Wednesday, May 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)For as long as he can remember, Wilson Ramos has helped keep alive one of baseball’s oldest and strangest traditions.
When a pitcher records a strikeout with no runners on base, Ramos usually stands and zips the ball to third. The third baseman throws it to the shortstop. The shortstop throws it to the second baseman. The second baseman throws it back to third. And the third baseman tosses it to the pitcher.