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Originally posted by PJUMP
So technically the person on 2nd base can't be called out if he is on the base and gets hit by a batted ball because once the pitcher pitches he becomes a fielder. The ball will have to past the pitcher - now a fielder to hit the person on 2nd base.
What is considered playing in - in front of the base, edge of the grass, few feet on the grass. If the runner on 3rd is smart he should have his foot on the side of the base and be in foul territory so he can't be called out - or MUCH LESS of a chance to be called out.
Mike
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Like DG said, the pitcher is not considered an infielder for the purpose of this rule.
What I can't figure out is why the runner on third was standing on the base when the ball was hit. Why wasn't he leading off in foul territory? The original question was asked by a HS coach, so I guess he's talking about a HS situation here. Have the runner start his lead off with both feet in foul ground, off the base, and then he is protected from being out when hit by a batted ball.
I could see this happening in a non-leadoff style game, such as LL Majors, but not in a game that permits leadoffs.