Infield Fly caught with mask

[BigUmp56]

D-Man is right on point with his assesment according to Evans.

From the JEA:


Professional Interpretation: Umpires often try to determine if a fielder is stationed comfortably beneath the ball before declaring the "infield fly." Wind conditions should be taken into consideration before making the "infield fly" call. As explained in 2.00, arbitrary distances should not be used as a gauge for making the ruling. See 7.08(f) for rulings regarding a runner being hit by an infield fly. Before ruling "infield fly," the umpire should determine that the batted ball has sufficient arc to distinguish it from a line drive (sharp and direct).



Tim.