What does the safe signal mean in baseball?

A runner reached a base safely.

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  1. The game is cancelled
  2. The batter struck out
  3. A runner reached a base safely ✔

Why: The safe signal is used when a runner safely reaches any base.

Huh, didn't know that: The safe signal is used when a runner safely reaches any base.

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Safe is the call that lets a runner stay put.
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References

Answer: A runner reached a base safely. The safe signal is used when a runner safely reaches any base.

  1. Scouting America: Sports www.scouting.org/merit-badges/sports
    Used when a runner safely reaches any base.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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