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Originally Posted by Dave Hensley
No, not the same as if the ball hit an umpire. If the ball hits an umpire before passing an infielder other than the pitcher, as would be the case if the base umpire is in traditional B or C position, the ball is immediately dead, the batter is awarded 1B and runners advance only if forced.
That's decidedly different from "play on."
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I always thought the umpire was in play.
maybe i need to read some rules