Runner gets hit by a batted ball....another question

PJUMP · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 17, 2006, 04:15pm

I know that hs is out. BUT is he out because he got hit in fair territory OR because of interference by hitting the ball. OR is it only interference if the runner runs into the ball intentionally.

Mike

mcrowder · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 17, 2006, 04:28pm

Are you really an umpire?

bob jenkins · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 17, 2006, 04:30pm

Quote:

Originally posted by PJUMP
I know that hs is out. BUT is he out because he got hit in fair territory OR because of interference by hitting the ball. OR is it only interference if the runner runs into the ball intentionally.

Mike

He's out because he's hit. If it's done intentionally to stop a double play, you can get two outs.

ManInBlue · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 17, 2006, 05:27pm

If he's in foul territory, it's just a foul. That's why R3 always takes his lead well into foul teritory.

AND being on the base will not protect him, except in the IFF sitch.

Was he directly behind the fielder making the play? - if not, he may not be out.

[Edited by ManInBlue on Mar 17th, 2006 at 05:29 PM]