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Originally Posted by johnnyg08
couldn't the pitcher be considered the nearest fielder in this case?? I think there might be a stip regarding the pitcher and IFF...but maybe not...I don't remember...yes, "had to be there" but does the pitcher count as a fielder in this case???
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Once the ball hit the ground, the IFF situation is over, and the provision concerning the pitcher is no longer in effect, and the regular interference rules take over.