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n2computr Tue Jun 20, 2006 04:26pm

Foulf Ball Rule
 
Batter in ASA has a 1 ball 1 strike count. Batter fouls first pitch, count is now 1 ball 2 strike. Batter fouls next pitch, is batter out or does batter get one more pitch?

AtlUmpSteve Tue Jun 20, 2006 07:06pm

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Originally Posted by n2computr
Batter in ASA has a 1 ball 1 strike count. Batter fouls first pitch, count is now 1 ball 2 strike. Batter fouls next pitch, is batter out or does batter get one more pitch?

ASA rulebook does not start batters with a 1-1 count. With that in mind, I am assuming you are talking 1) slow pitch, and 2) a local rule which starts the batter with 1 1-1 count.

ASA rulebook also has a slow pitch rule where the batter is out if a foul with 2 strikes. You need to refer back to the local rules to see if there is one which grants the batter one (or more) free fouls before being out; absent that, batter is out.

buddha69 Tue Jun 20, 2006 09:34pm

Steve is right! That must be a Local rule.

tzme415 Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:08am

Many slow pitch leagues with time limits start batters with a 1 - 1 count. Most leagues consider all fouls as strikes including the third. Some leagues do give a 'courtesy' foul which allows a free foul ball after 2 strikes.

IRISHMAFIA Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:18am

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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
ASA rulebook does not start batters with a 1-1 count.

But we can always dream :D

Skahtboi Wed Jun 21, 2006 03:38pm

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
But we can always dream :D

Or call USSSA!!!! ;)

AtlUmpSteve Wed Jun 21, 2006 06:08pm

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Originally Posted by Skahtboi
Or call USSSA!!!! ;)

That certainly is an option. However, if you knew Mike or me, you would know it isn't likely, or viable.

Skahtboi Thu Jun 22, 2006 03:02pm

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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
That certainly is an option. However, if you knew Mike or me, you would know it isn't likely, or viable.

Why do you think I said it???? :D


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