Thanks for the input everyone. RS #44 pretty well sums it up, however is the pitcher excluded or not?
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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Bear in mind that ASA does not include the pitcher in this category.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
RS #44 clearly notes that live or dead ball depends on whether the closest defender (pitcher is not excluded) to the base, not necessarily one making or having a play available.
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The other scenarios preceding #6 all exclude the pitcher unless touched by the ball so in my limited experience I would think she would be excluded. I'm still open for differing opinions though.