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Originally Posted by CecilOne
Which reminds me to ask about the intent of the IDB rule. To be intentionally dropped, it had to be caught, which means the batter is already out.
Without the dead ball, a drop by an infielder allows any runner(s) more time to advance.
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I've always thought it was because a catch and intentional drop looks a lot like a drop and the runners are going to have trouble knowing whether they are forced or not. Don't know if that's right.
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