Infield Bloop

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Then I'm confused by what you're asking.

If the ball is caught (regardless of whether it's a bloop or a high fly), the runner is in exactly the same jeopardy if IFF is called as they would be if IFF was not called. Calling IFF on a liner that's caught doesn't get them back any quicker.

What is your criteria on an infield bloop for deciding line drive or fly?
IOW, differentiating, what makes you decide a batted ball in the air to/near an infielder is a line drive (not an IF) or a fly ball (an IF and call it)?

Not a question about runners, just about the flight of the ball.