Question

A batter hits the ball to you at third base. How far do you have to throw the ball to get the runner out at first base? 90 ft each side.

Answer 1

90√2 ft ≈ 127.3 ft

Explanation:

The straight line from 3rd base to 1st base is the diagonal of the square ball diamond. The diagonal of a square is √2 times the side length, so the diagonal of the square ball diamond of side length 90 ft is ...

90√2 ft ≈ 127.3 ft