Can anyone tell me the appropriate call for a batter who hits a ball, the ball then hits her ankle and rolls fair. Is the batter out by a touched fair ball or is the ball considered live and in play?

Was the batter still in the box when hit?

Speaking ASA.

Yes: FOUL BALL

No: DEAD BALL, BATTER OUT.

Batter was still in the box. I thought the call should be foul and a strike called. The umpire called her out when the catcher threw to first.

Maybe the umpire did not see the ball hit the batter. Perhaps he thought it bounced off the plate.

Or...if it just nicked the batter it is possible that he was blocked from seeing it hit her.

If the batter was in the box, then I've got a foul ball. If the batter was out of the box then I've got an out.

Dakota quote:
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Originally posted by mcpdk9
Can anyone tell me the appropriate call for a batter who hits a ball, the ball then hits her ankle and rolls fair. Is the batter out by a touched fair ball or is the ball considered live and in play?
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Was the batter still in the box when hit?

Speaking ASA.

Yes: FOUL BALL

No: DEAD BALL, BATTER OUT.

Huh????? Can't imagine any time where the batter would be out in this play if they are in the box. Please explain where they are out.

As I said or, meant to say...

Was the batter still in the box when hit? Yes: FOUL BALL

Was the batter still in the box when hit? No: DEAD BALL, BATTER OUT.


[Edited by Dakota on Jun 5th, 2004 at 01:10 AM]

My mistake....I misread your meaning. I thought you ment if going by ASA rules then we have a foul ball....If not going by ASA then we have an out.

Sorry... Now I see why you were confused. My poor writing.