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Originally posted by akalsey
But a batted ball that strikes in fair territory a helmet that's fallen off R3 is fair regardless of where it ends up. So I'd argue that under OBR, absent a rule to the contrary, I'd rule fair on a ball hitting a bat and then going foul.
Regarding the pitcher's plate thing, I once saw a ground rule double that never left the infield. The ball struck third and rebounded into the dugout.
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akalsey,
Sorry,
wrong answer on the helmet (and the bat).
Right answer on the "rule book" double.
Reference (MLBUM):
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6.13 BATTED BALL STRIKES HELMET OR BAT
If a batted ball strikes a loose helmet accidentally (no intent on part of runner to interfere) in fair territory, the ball remains in play the same as if it had not hit the helmet.
If a batted ball strikes a helmet accidentally (no intent on part of runner to interfere) in foul territory, it is a foul ball."
Notice it does not say that the ball has become "fair" if it hits the "detached" helmet in fair territory. It still has the possibility of ultimately becoming either a fair or foul ball depending on what happens
after it hit the helmet.
JM