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Originally Posted by archangel
Can you tell me the FED rule backing your statement? I dont necessarily disagree with you but the following has me wondering....
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where in the OP does it say this is FED? Look in 2.00, definition of IFF, for the OBR cite.
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8-4-2K -(paraphrase) A runner is out when he is contacted by a fair batted ball before it touches/passes any infielder, except the pitcher....
But also...
8-4-2k-2 ..if a runner is hit by an infield fly when he is not touching his base, both he and batter are out.
It seems to read that a FLY ball, ruled IFF, that hits a runner not on base is out, but what of an IFF that falls untouched, bounces, and hits a runner not on base? Do we then rule according to 8-4-2? if so then a pitcher wouldnt be considered an infielder....
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Once the ball contacts the ground, it is no longer a fly ball, yes? It is now a 'fair batted ball' for all rule interps (assuming it was a fair ball, of course).
The OP states 'fielder' near 2B so I
speculate that it is not F1. However, more clarification may be forthcoming, or razr will let us all twist in the wind forever
