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Originally Posted by Tim C
Here is what I find extremly funny:
The same umpires that argue that we need to recognize "tradition and usage" when discussing rules argue the a ball that bounces over the fence is a "Rule Book Double" not a "Ground Rule Double."
My comment would be:
Through tradition this activity is commonly called a "Ground Rule Double."
It is, in fact, a Ground Rule Double.
Regards,
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Interestingly enough, Jon Miller refers to this as an "automatic double." He does NOT say "ground rule double."
Personally, I just throw up two fingers and/or point the BR to second base
