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Old Wed Jun 29, 2005, 09:27am
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Originally posted by AtlUmp
Runner off the base
If struck a by fair batted ball before it passes an infielder with the exception of the pitcher, or if the ball has passed an infielder and another feilder has a possible play the runner is Out
Speaking ASA.

First, the batted ball must be untouched.
Second, the underlined part is incorrect. The rule reads
Quote:
... and any fielder has an opportunity to make an out...
Not possilble play ... opportunity to make an out. Stronger standard. The rule is 8-7-K. Notice in the rule, the batted ball is untouched. A deflected batted ball is a different rule (8-8-F)
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