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Originally posted by Dakota
I wonder how Bennet comes to the conclusion that the ASA interp should be used since NFHS doesn't mention a deflected batted ball.
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You got me on that one. But as for why it should be ruled that way... well, doesn't the runners responsibility to not unintentionally get hit by a batted ball end when the ball deflected off the pitcher? The defensive action (of getting hit with the ball) has caused the offensive player to get hit by the ball through no fault of their own. I personally would see this as similar.
When the ball deflects off the pitchers leg, it causes to defense to immediately adjust to field the ball with its new trajectory. I wouldn't expect the offense to be required to immediately know what the defense is going to do and be responsible to immediately adjust to this new situation of getting out of the fielders way.
JMO