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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu
I believe the scenario in the OP defined the status of the ball as fair w/ no fielder having a chance to make a play.
The ASA version of this rule is 8-8-M: (The runner is not out...) When hit by a batted ball while in contact with a base, unless the runner intentionally interferes with the ball or a fielder making a play.
There is no mention of if the fielder was positioned in front of or behind the base (at 3rd, in the OP).
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Now go to RS #44
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