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Originally Posted by CecilOne
Agree, but if the ball landed 10 feet up the line, do we apply the step and reach concept even though it wasn't "batted"?
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OK, dumb question, not after a muff and same ruling would apply.
The question then might be if it matters whether there was no play possible and if it is treated the same as a "batted" ball.
IOW, "
Did the action of the BR impede or hinder the opportunity of the fielder to make the play on the ball?"