quick question

[Rcichon]

Originally Posted by ManInBlue

I have, for some reason, gotten confused about a situation. I need some help.

1. If a runner is in contact with a base (one which he has legally acquired and has not been forced to vacate) and he is hit with a fair batted ball - what's the call?

2. If R1 is hit with a fair batted ball while in contact with 1B - what's the call?

3. If in sitch #2, F3 is behind him and could have made a play on the ball - what's the call?

Just for arguements sake let's assume it's a line drive, not an IFF.

I realize that there aren't many reasons for a runner to be in contact with a base when the ball is hit, but...

FED and OBR, please, if they differ.

1) If a fielder (except F1) has the ability to field the ball BEFORE the contact (F3 in front of R1, ball gets by F3) play on. Why give F3 any protection there? He had his chance.

2) Same as 1.

3) R1 out.

I'll look up references when I get home.