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If the poles are touching or incorporated into the outfield fence (like the foul poles), then they are part of the fence and should have a mark indicating the height of the fence, above which is a home run if a fair batted ball hits it in flight. Otherwise, they are a "natural object" and part of the ground.
NFHS 8-3-3 . . . Each runner is awarded: a. four bases (home) if a fair ball goes over a fence in flight or hits a foul pole above the fence, or is prevented from going over by being touched by a spectator, or is touched by an illegal glove/mitt or detached player equipment which is thrown, tossed, kicked or held by a fielder;
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