Historical clue formulations

• Hard hit that doesn't result in a base hit — 2021-09-14
• Hit straight to the shortstop, perhaps — 2018-03-11
• Make a hard, low hit that's caught — 2013-01-03
• Certain audio jack — 2012-10-06
• Hit right to the shortstop, perhaps — 2000-12-22
• Hit a hard drive that's caught, in baseball — 1999-10-24