Infield Fly Rule Question???

[rzrbkfan2004]

I found this forum, because I have a question about a rule.

Just say you have runners on 1st and 2nd Base with no outs. There is a pop up in the middle infield and the umpire calls the infield fly rule to be in effect. The fielder who was trying to catch the ball, misses it, for whatever reason, but doesn't touch it. Okay, now the runner on 2nd base is off of the base a couple of feet and when the ball hits the ground it takes a funny bounce and hits the runner who was originally on 2nd. Is this runner out?

I don't think he is, because the fielder had a chance to catch the ball and didn't. I also think when the umpire calls the infield fly rule if the fielder drops and never touches it, no matter where he is on the field the runner would not be out (unless he interferes with the fielder).

I do know that it would probably end up being the umpire’s discretion, but I am sure there is a correct call on this play.

If anyone knows the correct call on this, please let me know. Thank You!!