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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Speaking ASA
To start, there is no catch.
As previously noted, if first touch was over foul territory, it is simply a foul ball.
If fair, it is a ground rule double based upon 8.5.I. Since there was never control on the field of play, I don't see how this can be handled any differently than a ball which deflects off a fielder and out of play.
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After more thought and reading think I am going to change my opinion and go with the 2 base award on a fair ball.
However, if it is first touched foul and ruled foul, would you not award 1 base to the other runners?