Infield fly on a bunted ball??

[wmandino]

Rule 2.00 Infield Fly - is a fair ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.
The infield fly rule does not apply on a bunted ball; however, the intentionally dropped ball rule does...6.05(1).

[Tim C]

The same person that opened the thread with:

"A handle full of guys have been arguing about this for a couple of days, on whether or not a bunt can be considered an infield fly. I say that a bunt CAN NOT be an infield fly. Can I get some input from the baseball community on this one?"

And called me an a$$ because I told him to get a rule book.

Has just posted:

"Rule 2.00 Infield Fly - is a fair ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule."

So by following my advice (that of an a$$), he has found the correct answer after post, after post, after post.

As PapaC (another "quality a$$") might say, "Lah Me!"

[gordon30307]

Originally posted by wmandino
After we all agree that an IFF should be called while the ball is in the air lets get back to the original question. Do the majority feel like a BUNT is not an IFF?

Been sliced diced and disected. Have a good day.

[GarthB]

Originally posted by wmandino
Rule 2.00 Infield Fly - is a fair ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.
The infield fly rule does not apply on a bunted ball; however, the intentionally dropped ball rule does...6.05(1).

There. Now was that so hard?

[wmandino]

Kudos!! to all the wonderful and intelligent umpires that bless this site with your unfounding wisdom and humor. Keep up the great work in making the diamonds a safer working environment!!!!

[mbyron]

Originally posted by wmandino
Kudos!! to all the wonderful and intelligent umpires that bless this site with your unfounding wisdom and humor. Keep up the great work in making the diamonds a safer working environment!!!!

I'm not sure you can give kudos on a bunted ball...