Ball hits runner

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Originally Posted by Four Seam

This thread is intended to bring out discussion about the difference if any between a base runner being hit by batted ball in fair territory, and a base runner being hit by a fair batted ball, but in foul territory.

I think you are misunderstanding the rules on runners hit by batted balls.

It doesn't matter whether the runner is in fair or foul territory. It does matter whether the ball is fair or foul. . .or whether it's a fly ball.

Consider this--with a runner on 3B, it is normal for the runner to take a position in foul territory with the side of the foot touching the outside edge of the bag. Why?

Because if s/he is hit directly by a ground ball, it will likely be ruled a foul ball, which will be nothing against the runner. So it makes sense to position the runner in foul territory. But this doesn't provide immunity on a catchable fly ball.