OBR: BR Hit by batted ball.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by mbyron

The relevant FED rule is 8-4-2(k).

This play is HTBT. I can envision a play where the "expected call" might be the way to go, even if "technically" the BR was in fair territory when hit by the batted ball. OTOH, if he's clearly 2 steps down the line, then he's out.

That becomes a game management issue, and will vary with the level of ball.

I agree with this. Unless the batter is OBVIOUSLY out of the box, call it foul and SELL IT!

[DonInKansas]

I always remember it with the hitting out of the box rule. One foot out= batter's out.

[jkumpire]

You better believe I sold the call, the only I could have done it better was to use GM or Chrysler government bailout money for rebates.

But it was the same old stuff, team bat yells "great call, ump", team in the field says "ask your partner, you're wrong".

BTW, I don't like salsa, either.