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Is a deflected batted ball treated the same as a batted ball?
I would have to say no. If they were the same then why have it as a separate rule under the interference section (rule 8-7-J) and not include it with a batted ball in the obstruction rule (8-5-B-4) Rule 8-5-B-4 - When a runner, while advancing or returning to a base a) is obstructed by a fielder who neither has the ball or b) is attempting to field a batted or thrown ball or c) when a fielder fakes a tag w/o the ball Therefore, the fielder does not have possession of the ball, is not fielding a batted ball (deflected - yes, batted - no) and is hindering the progress of the runner. Obstruction? |
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