runner hit by batted ball

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by jwaz

Is the ball always dead and the runner out even if no defensive player can make a play on the batted ball?

When a runner is hit by a fair batted ball, the runner is not out and the ball stays live if:

1. the ball has been deflected by a defensive player
2. the runner is directly behind a fielder and no other fielder has a play on the ball
3. a fielder could have played the ball but chose not to

There are probably others, but I can't think of any right now.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

When a runner is hit by a fair batted ball, the runner is not out and the ball stays live if:

1. the ball has been deflected by a defensive player
2. the runner is directly behind a fielder and no other fielder has a play on the ball
3. a fielder could have played the ball but chose not to

There are probably others, but I can't think of any right now.

4. The runner is hit in foul territory (e.g., ball bounces off third and hits R3)
5. Some code other that OBR is being used.
6. It's an infield fly, the runner is on the base, and does not intentionally interfere.