Expert Analysis
Runner Not Out When Hit By Batted Ball
Topics: Base Awards, Batted Ball, Expert Analysis, Fielding
We all know that a runner is ruled out when they are hit by a batted ball, but are there any situations where a runner might not be ruled out? Major League Umpire, Ted Barrett, and Chris Welsh breakdown a unique situation where a batter could be ruled out in a simple and easy to…
Expert Analysis
Rich Marazzi Mailbag June 2020
Topics: Balk, Batted Ball, Obstruction, Placing Runners, Runner Interference
Q. With the minimum three batter rule scheduled to go into effect this year, if the substitute pitcher comes in the game with one out and gets the next batter to hit into a double play, he does not have to pitch the following inning. But if the manager sends him out for the next…