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Originally Posted by chapmaja
Did he call it a dead ball immediately (incorrectly)? That is the only way I see not allowing the advancement of the runner.
I don't have the 2019 book handy, but from the 2016 book (and casebook 6-2-6 sit) indicate this isn't an illegal but it is a pitch way out of the strike zone.
The penalty states "A ball is awarded to the batter and the ball remains in play and runners may advance with liability to be put out." A defensive player may immediately retrieve the ball as long as the batter has no opportunity to contact the pitch."
I don't think this play has changed at all with the new rules for an illegal pitch.
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The only difference this year is not awarding runners a base, just NFHS.