[Dakota]

Originally Posted by ukumpire

ISF: Rule 1 ~ Definitions ~ 39 ~ Foul Tip
Sec. 39 FOUL TIP.

A foul tip is a batted ball which
a. Goes directly from the bat to the catcher's hands.
b. Goes not higher than the batter's head, and c. Is legally caught by the catcher.
NOTE: It is not a foul tip unless caught; and any foul tip that is caught is a strike. In Fast Pitch the ball is in play. It is not a catch if it is a rebound, unless the ball first touched the catcher's hand(s) or glove.

Okay so the play is Not a Foul Tip and cannot be a valid Catch after touching the Protector.

But it Remains Live (Although I have no Rule to back this up with!!

Note the word in red...