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Originally Posted by Kaliix
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Since Evans is very careful to reference an infielder in his explanation of the rule in the JEA, whether an outfielder has a play on the ball is not relevant to the rule. If the ball passes by an infielder, meaning within arms length, and no other infielder has a chance for a play, as long as the runner doesn't intentionally let the ball hit him, the runner is NOT OUT and the ball remains live.
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I can only surmise you have never heard Jim explain this rule or attended a pro school or camp at which this was covered.
Jim's explanation is competely contrary to your assumption. The MLBUM ruling is competely contrary to your assumption.