Quote:
Originally Posted by Az.Ump
12.3.5 Home plate. The batter is awarded home plate with no liability to be put
out:
12.3.5.1 When a fair batted fly ball strikes the foul pole above the fence level
or leaves the playing field in fair territory without being caught, touching
the ground or going through the fence even if the ball is deflected by a
fielder.
Paul
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BretMan was referring more specifically to the actual placement of the foul pole, not any rules regarding how the foul pole affects play.
The foul pole is just one of those things that is "assumed that everyone understands."
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Dave
I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!
Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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