batted ball

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When does a fly ball stop being a fly ball?

Topics: Appeal, Batted Ball, Fielding, Replay Review, Rules Controversy

When is a Batted Ball No Longer “In Flight” The White Sox and Tigers played at Comerica this past Friday, April 8, 2022. In the bottom of the ninth the Tigers had Austin Meadows on third base and two outs when Javier Báez hit a shot to deep right-field that took right fielder AJ Pollock…

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Runner is Hit by a Batted Ball. Safe or Out? It Depends…

Topics: Baseball Myths, Batted Ball, Runners, Uncategorized

There’s a perception that when a runner is hit by a batted ball, he is always out. Not true. Runners are struck by batted balls in a variety ways. If this occurs when the runner is hit in front of an infielder, who is attempting to make a play, he is called out for interference…

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Fielder Throws Glove at Batted Ball

Topics: Equipment, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Rule of the Week, Video - Fielder
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Thrown Ball Detached Equipment Rule

Topics: Equipment, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Video - Fielder
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Fair or Foul? Batted Balls Bouncing Near a Base

Topics: Uncategorized
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When Should an Umpire Call a Ground Ball Fair or Foul?

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