Confused on infield fly

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by bniu

only two benefits of intentionally letting a fly ball in the IF drop (non IFF situation) with a runner on first are:

1. Runner on 1st is fast while the batter is slow. Let the ball fall to the ground UNTOUCHED, pick it up on the bounce, get the force at 2nd. Of course you risk a bad bounce and then getting no one out...

2. Batter is pissed at the short fly and just standing at home plate muttering to himself, and R1 is holding 2 feet off first, pick it up on the bounce throw to 2nd, and then throw to 1st, double play!

Why would anyone be dumb enough to let the ball drop untouched?

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Why would anyone be dumb enough to let the ball drop untouched?

Two word answer: slow pitch.

(don't get me wrong...there is good slow pitch, and damn it's a good game when played well...but...)

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

Two word answer: slow pitch.

(don't get me wrong...there is good slow pitch, and damn it's a good game when played well...but...)

Actually, the SP players I know are smart enough to guide and trap the ball instead of just letting it come down.

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Actually, the SP players I know are smart enough to guide and trap the ball instead of just letting it come down.

Or if it's during the afternoon during a weekend tournament: "Ah! DaMmIt! Sun in my eye!"