Infield Fly Question

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Originally Posted by Rich Ives

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That means the fielder has to move maybe 20-25 feet to get it. 4-5 running strides. Even Sluggo should be able to do it with ease.

But he didn't and that is where the question is. My BU seemed to think it should have been called just because it was in the vicinity of the infield, therefore making it an IFF.

I go back to ordinary effort. If sluggo is running around, diving for the ball, that's not ordinary effort no matter where the ball lands.