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I witnessed this play, that's why I ask. When I see strange things I can't help to think what the proper ruling should be.
It was like the pitcher threw a groundball to the batter. It was clearly unintentional - most likely a slip. Yet, the ball was bouncing in the direction of the batter. It wasn't one of those crazy slips where the ball slams into the ground at the pitcher's feet. I've seen that before.
Clearly the batter had no intention of swinging at a pitch that was rolling toward her on the ground. But that's not the point. SHE COULD HAVE HIT IT! Sure, it would have been like using a 9-iron, but, nonetheless, the batter COULD'VE struck at it. But the catcher denied her that opportunity by popping out of the batter's box and fielding the ball. The ball was not still. It had the energy to roll well past the plate.
There were runners on base.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN
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