Definition of a Catch in Baseball rules
 

Sorry for intruding - I'm a FP softball umpire with a baseball rules question from my brother-in-law, the coach.

In softball, we have the voluntary release concept for a batted ball to be considered a catch. Does baseball have the same definition for a catch? Does it vary among codes; LL, MLB, etc.?

Thanks for you help.

MNBlue,

From the OBR definition of Catch:

Though the wording is slightly different, the principle is the same in all baseball rule codes.

JM

Thanks!!!!!!!! :)

However, I don't think that is going to make the brother-in-law happy. He wanted to use the 'he had it long enough' argument. :mad:

I'm glad that 'us' softball people and 'you' baseball people can get along and help each other out. :D :p :D

That argument can sometimes be true. E.g., F8 gloves the ball for the thirs out. While running back into the infield, he trips over second and drops (non-voluntary release) the ball.

That's still a catch.

Not this argument again :p:D