Catch in Dugout

[SanDiegoSteve]

PWL has just quoted what the rule book says about this, but as bossman72 has pointed out, the BRD tells us differently. My 2002 MLBUM says the same thing that bossman said, but the newest version is different as well.

From BRD Note 154, Section 123 (2005 version):

"The correct OBR ruling above depends on which interpretation you or your league is using. If you go by the letter of the law, the catch is allowed. If you go by the most recent official interpretation, it is the same as in FED and NCAA. BRD recommends: Unless you have ground rules to the contrary, call out the batter because that's what "The Book" says."

Apparently, the latest MLBUM has taken the position that it is not a catch:

"In the interest of uniformity a catch is not allowed in any dugout."