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			I know that a runner in fair territory hit by a batted ball is out, but does this also apply if the runner is standing on a base at the time?  Since the bases are all in fair territory and we are assuming a fair ball, I would suppose that the runner is out.  A lot of people think that the base is a "safe" area. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			In baseball, a runner on or off a base, hit by a batted ball (in fair territory),is out, unless it has passed a fringe fielder (not counting the pitcher) 5.09f.  The only exception is the runner is safe if he is hit by an infield fly while on a base (ball is dead)7.08f 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	You are right, this is one of those myths (#21, I think).  | 
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