RulesMLB Umpire Manual
RUNNER TOUCHED BY INFIELD FLY
Rule 5.09(b)(7): Rule 5.09(b)(7) was amended in 2019 to clarify that when a runner is touched by an Infield Fly when he is not in contact with his base and before the ball has gone through, or by, an infielder, and no other infielder has a chance to make a play on the ball, both…
RulesMLB Umpire Manual
INFIELDER INTENTIONALLY DROPS FLY BALL OR LINE DRIVE
Rule 5.09(a)(12): Under Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(12), the batter is out, the ball is dead, and runner(s) return to their original base(s) when an infielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball or line drive with runners on first, first and second, first and third, or bases loaded (with less than two out). Note that the…
