Definition of a fair ball

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by SAump

Quote:
Originally Posted by CoachJM
and JEA:

"Any fair ball which contacts any object foreign to the natural ground in the general vicinity of the plate shall be ruled fair or foul depending on where the ball settles or is touched. ... "

Absent any intent, if a fair batted ball hits it in fair territory, play on. If a batted ball hits it on or over foul territory while live, it's a foul ball.

What do you think?

JM



What do I think? I think a fair ball stays fair, no matter where it settles.

CoachJM answered in post 45.

You apparently missed that - or are deliberately ignoring it.