Expert Analysis
Foul Ball Changed to Fair
Topics: Expert Analysis
The Yankees and Reds played at Great American Ball Park on May 21, 2023. In the bottom of the first, the Reds had Jonathan India on first base and two outs when Spencer Speer hit a slicing fly ball down the right field line. India was running on the pitch. Yankees’ right fielder Jake Bauers…
Expert Analysis
Outfielder’s Throw is Deflected into Dead Ball Territory
Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area, Deflected Ball, Placing Runners, Runners, Uncategorized
Whenever a thrown, pitched, or batted ball is deflected into dead ball territory, umpires must be able to make the proper base award and coaches should be able to determine if the base award was proper. This can impact the outcome of a game. Thrown Ball Deflected into Dead Ball Territory Take what occurred when…
