Runner hit by batted ball after deflected by pitcher

[David B]

Originally posted by GarthB
FED 5-1-1F
Ball becomes dead immediately, when...

a fair batted ball touches a runner or an umpire before TOUCHING ANY FIELDER (my emphasis), and before passing any fielder other than the pitcher.

Thus in your scenario, the ball has touched the pitcher, who is included as being "any fielder" before hitting the runner. Live ball. Play on.

[Edited by GarthB on Feb 19th, 2004 at 02:19 PM]

I don't have my BRD with me, but isn't this a play that is different in OBR?

If the ball hits the pitcher and goes directly toward the runner then the runner is okay if he doesn't have an opportunity to get out of the way.

I had this play a few years back where it hit F1 and glanced off of R2 who did not have a chance to move. I remember looking up the rule and the runner was not out since the ball was deflected, and F4 and F6 would not have been able to field the ball.

However, if F6 or F4 would have a chance at the ball would not R2 be out?

Just trying to get my brain back in baseball gear.

Thanks
David