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Tee,
I guess I can see Evan's logic. If the contact with the ball is in the plate area, the batter probably wouldn't have had enough time/space to avoid the ball rebounding off F2. However, if the ball is up the line some distance, he should have the opportunity to avoid the contact; and as Bob stated 7.09(a) doesn't mention intent.
I prefer the J/R interpertation though. It is consistant with other thrown balls contacting a runner.
Thanks,
Roger Greene
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