Duck Snort

A duck snort is a softly hit ball that floats or falls safely between infielders and outfielders for a base hit. Despite not being well-struck, it finds a gap through luck or placement and drops in for a hit.

Origin and Meaning

Why "Duck Snort"?

• Ball makes soft, fluttering flight
• Lands weakly like a gentle sneeze
• Odd trajectory like a quacking duck
• Part of baseball's colorful vocabulary

Similar Terms

• Texas Leaguer: Same type of hit
• Dying quail: Ball falls like wounded bird
• Bloop: Short, high fly that drops
• Flare: Similar soft hit
• Blooper: Weak fly ball hit

Characteristics

The Flight Path

• Not hit hard
• Loops or floats
• Lands in no-man's land
• Between infield and outfield
• Just out of reach

Common Locations

Location	Scenario
Shallow RF	Right fielder can't reach
Short LF	Left fielder charging late
Short CF	Center fielder deep
Infield grass	Pop-up drops fair

Duck Snort Philosophy

Luck or Skill?

• Sometimes pure luck
• Can be intentional placement
• Counts the same as line drives
• A hit is a hit

Player Perspective

• "I'll take it"
• Not proud swings
• Helps batting average
• Part of the game