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MNBlue Fri Jul 10, 2009 01:27pm

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.

UmpJM Fri Jul 10, 2009 01:42pm

MNBlue,

From the OBR definition of Catch:

Quote:

...In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove that he has complete control of the ball and that his release of the ball is voluntary and intentional.
Though the wording is slightly different, the principle is the same in all baseball rule codes.

JM

MNBlue Fri Jul 10, 2009 02:00pm

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

bob jenkins Fri Jul 10, 2009 02:28pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNBlue (Post 613884)
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:

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.

TussAgee11 Fri Jul 10, 2009 02:48pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 613896)
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


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