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Originally Posted by NDblue
Once the pitcher touched the ball, it was no longer a batted ball that hit the runner...play on.
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Not true.
From the 2007 ASA Rule book. Rule 8 Section 8. A RUNNER IS NOT OUT.
F. When a runner is hit with a fair batted ball after it touches, or is touched by, any fielder, including the pitcher, and the runner could not avoid contact with the ball. Judgment call and as always HTBT.
Page 146 of the 2007 ASA rule book. RS #33 A 1 b.
When the runner is hit by a fair batted ball, it is interference if it occurred before the ball passed an infielder, excluding the pitcher, and provided the runner was not in contact with the base. It is interference if the batted ball deflects off one defensive player and the runner interferes with any defensive player who has an opportunity to make an out.
Paul