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					Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve  The exception noted by Manny is a ball contacted by the batter that does not have an observable change of direction, but contacts the catcher first somewhere OTHER than hand or glove.  THAT is a foul ball, and a dead ball, grounded by contacting the catcher. |  And that rule could stand a bit of an adjustment
		 
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