Sat Sep 01, 2007, 09:34am
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Location: Sherman, TX
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Originally Posted by David Emerling
The "intentionally dropped ball" rule can never apply when an Infield Fly has been called.
No matter how intentional or devious the actions are on the part of the infielder, the runners received all the information they needed when the umpire(s) bellowed out, "INFIELD FLY, BATTER'S OUT!"
They are not forced. The only way a double play can now occur is if one of the runners foolishly walks into a tag.
Can an infielder legally, and intentionally, drop a declared infield fly?
Yes!
David Emerling
Memphis, TN
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