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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Finally, to Dakota. I agree that unavoidable and intentional are not synonymous in grammer. In this instance, I would state absolutely that if it unavoidable, it is unintentional. If it is avoidable, but then not avoided, I judge that failure to avoid an act of intent. I think we are picking at nits on this one (while admittedly, relative to NFHS, I find no option but to pick at nits with the unstated ruling).
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I do not think it is nits. I do not think the two terms are synonymous in NFHS interps, either. I recall (but can't at the moment quote) an NFHS ruling to the contrary. In NFHS, the deflected batted ball is still a batted ball, and a fielder attempting to field it is protected.
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do think there is a difference between deflected and muffed, however. But, I'm not sure NFHS sees it that way.
I prefer ASA's rule, but NFHS is what it is.