Sat Feb 17, 2007, 10:02am
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Originally Posted by SAump
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."
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I have FAIR ball in all three situations,
And you'd be wrong. "Play on" includes the possibility of the ball going foul - which it did, so it's foul.
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