Out or not?

[josephrt1]

SharpLY and directLY means you cannot see an observable change of direction as a result of the "tip". That is actually a physical impossibility, as any contact MUST, by the laws of physics, change direction (every action/force must result in an equal but opposite reaction).

The exception noted by Manny is a ball contacted by the batter that does not have an observable change of direction, but contacts the catcher first somewhere OTHER than hand or glove. THAT is a foul ball, and a dead ball, grounded by contacting the catcher.[/QUOTE]
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Steve, your comment on a ball contacted by the batter but contacts the catcher first other than hand or glove is a foul, dead ball is the way i learned it and play it. (doesn't happen much) But i just checked the wording in the rule and it is actually a little confusing.

Foul ball definition says "Foul Ball: A batted ball that: G. Goes directly from the bat to any part of the catcher's body or equipment and is caught by another fielder". Why does it say caught by another fielder? What if it is caught by the catcher herself?

And just a light hearted response on defying the laws of physics. The rule does say directly from the bat to the the glove or hand. So the anticipated slight change in direction when the ball contacts the bat should allow Sir Issac to rest peacefully.