[David B]

When the ball hits the batter its a dead ball.

But,

does the ball striking the ground make it a dead ball?

I think that should be the same in every book and league.

I think you ump needs to read over the section on dead balls... put him on first.

I can see it now, F1 pitches ball bounces in the dirt and BR hits a ground rule double.

Smitty ump calls - "time, we have a dead ball, and that's ball 2."


Thanks
David