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Originally Posted by teebob21
(b) above is a two base award, as well as the definition of "in flight" where a ball is defined as in flight even if it is touched by a fielder.  |
But the ball is no longer considered "in flight" once it touches the ground, an object, or a person other than a player.
So once the ball hits the top of the fence, it is no longer considered "in flight". And I think the definition should be amended to state "other than a
defensive player".
(A line drive that hits a base runner that is then caught by a defensive player before the ball ever hits the ground is not an out.)