Base runner hit by ball

[shickenbottom]

Originally Posted by BigBird02351

Runner on second, batter hits hard ground ball to right of pitcher. The pitcher is trying to make a play on the ball, the ball hits off his glove and hit the runner as he was advancing to third.

The umpire called him out. I do not think that was the correct call. Please let me know.

Thanks

Ruleset - Meaning - OBR, NFHS, NCAA.

And where was either F5 or F6 in relation to this "Deflected" ball? Did either have a chance to make a play on the ball?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by shickenbottom

Ruleset - Meaning - OBR, NFHS, NCAA.

And where was either F5 or F6 in relation to this "Deflected" ball? Did either have a chance to make a play on the ball?

Neither of those matter.

[CT1]

As Mike pointed out (the second time ), runners aren't liable for INT on a deflected ball. That's because they don't know where it's going & thus can't avoid it.

However, they may still be liable for INT with a fielder, if the umpire judges the fielder still has a legitimate play on the ball.