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Originally posted by Jim Porter
PLAY: Bases loaded, no outs. Runners are off with the pitch. B1 takes a mighty swing, but only squibs a nubber down the third base line. F2, R3, and the ball are all converging on about the same spot. The ball bites and takes a backspin, rolls through F2's legs without touching him, and strikes R3 in the foot in fair territory immediately behind F2. R3 scores and all runners, including B1, reach their advance bases safely.
What's the call in OBR? How about FED and NCAA?
I'll read my FED Case/ Rule Book tonight and the BRD to see if I can find a similiar play, but for now here's my OBR ruling:
6.05 A batter is out when
(g) His fair ball touches him before touching a fielder;
My Call: The ball is dead, B1 is out and all runners return. His Fair Ball did not touch anyone, therefore, if we go by the strict wording of the rule, B1 is out.
I have Papa C's BRD and also the NAPBL, so I will do further research tonight and see if there's an opinion on a similar type play, but for now I'll go with the wording of 6.05(g).
Pete Booth
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Peter M. Booth
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