ball hits top of wall

RulesMLB Umpire Manual

FLY BALL STRIKING TOP OF OUTFIELD WALL

Rule 5.05(a): Unless provided otherwise by local ground rule, a fair fly ball striking the top of the outfield wall and bounding back onto the playing field shall be treated the same as a fair fly ball that strikes the outfield wall and rebounds back onto the playing field (in play but may not be…

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