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Originally Posted by UmpireErnie

Larry, by every code in the land (I hope! Definately in ASA, NFHS, and LL) a batted ball that hits the batter after hitting the bat is a dead ball, but not always is it a foul ball. Obviously if the ball hits the batter the a step down the first base line and in fair territory it is not a foul ball. Can we agree on that?

Of course if they are out of the box and they come in contact with the ball that's a different story - that wasn't the issue brought up in the initial thread. The original question was concerning the batter still in the box. Again, according to NFHS 2.25.1.f a batted ball that touches a batter while in the batter's box is a foul ball. That is from the rule book - the ball is dead because it is foul. How can you argue with that?

Of course, I also think you are right - this is really minutia and we are the ONLY people in the world who get into this. It's funny, we are arguing over whether the ball is foul because it's dead or dead because it's foul. Hey, bottom line - batter stays at bat . . .

On a side note - softball in ALASKA??? Unfreakinbelievable!!!

[QUOTE=Mountaineer]It's funny, we are arguing over whether the ball is foul because it's dead or dead because it's foul. Hey, bottom line - batter stays at bat . . .
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Unless it is a SP game an the batter had two strikes prior to the foul ball :D

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Originally Posted by Justme

I'm married to a doctor, I don't understand why anyone would want to become one.

12 years of HS
4 years of college
4 years of med school (I think)
6 years or more of residency training
Studying for board certifications
CME the rest of your life
Long hours
Being on call
Tons of federal/state regulations to deal with
Stress of having peoples lives in your hands.

I want to go into sports medicine. I want to be a doctor because I've had three knee surgeries by the age of 16, because I've worked as a student athletic trainer and live for the rush of helping those who are hurt, I've shadowed a sports med. doctor and love every minute of it and want to be able to do that someday, I've observed surgery and though it was AWESOME, because I'm carrying a 3.95 and want to put my dedication to good use. I love helping people, I love learning, and I love sports, what better way is there? I considered teaching for a year and a half, but it just wasn't what I was looking for. Don't worry, it scares the pants off me, but I want to do it.

Question: Why did I want to graduate HS? Why would I want to go to college? Why do I coach softball everyday? Why do I play softball that takes over my life for six months a year? Why do I umpire? Why does anyone do anything they do? Because they love it.

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Originally Posted by lildani14

One of the best commentaries I've read, including beyond this forum.