Infield fly not called

[justanotherblue]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

Bingo. That's the magic criterion for me (change fielder to infielder, but I'm sure JAB meant that). I will sometimes call the IFR well after the ball has reached its apex, but never before.

How about this:

Lefty Pullsall is at bat, 1st & 2nd, no out. Lefty has never hit a ball to left field in his life. The defense is stacked on the right side, except for F7, who is in very shallow left field, close enough to 3rd base to prevent R2 from taking an easy base.

Lefty hits a soft fly right around 3B. F7 gets under it but lets it drop for an easy triple play. No other fielder had a chance at the ball. Is it an infield fly?

If F7 was close enough to keep R2 from taking 3B, then I most likely have an IFF. Otherwise, I most likely have Lefty taking the first pitch and R2 walking into 3B.
And no, I'll keep it fielder, F6, goes out onto the outfield grass, using ordinary effort, he is 20' onto the outfield grass and he is comfortable under the ball. F8 comes in and calls him off making the catch. Still an IFF in my book.