You might think so, but the world has more than one of those. :rolleyes:

Same tourney though. :(

A batted (or thrown) ball which goes out of play is dead, regardless of whether the fielder raises her/his hands and regardless of where (e.g., past the outfield fence in foul ground).

And conversely,
Just because the fielder raises her / his hands, the ball is not necessarily dead.

Yes, I should have said that, great pickup. :o

Often explain to coaches, etc.; it is just an "I didn't touch it" signal. :rolleyes: