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Originally Posted by nickrego
Unless someone posts some ruling, I have foul for all these situations, if the ball settles in foul territory.
If after hitting one of those objects, it is touched while in fair territory, I've got a fair ball.
So in other words, to me, those objects are the same as a pebble.
We also have to assume the equipment became detached accidentally.
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Don't assume. The batter and fielder must accept responsibility for properly worn equipment. I have FAIR ball in all three situations, so play on Willie. Same as if the catcher chasing a PB/WP/throw stumbles and kicks it. He better get back up and PLAY. I really don't care how his glove/hat/helmet unintentionally came off. Coach JM hit the nail squarely on the head, "Absent any intent, if a fair batted ball hits it in fair territory, play on. If a batted ball hits it on or over foul territory while live, it's a foul ball."