IF has precedence

[Tru_in_Blu]

Hi,

I'm trying to understand the "precedence" impact of the IF in relation to an intentionally dropped fair fly ball.

Rule 8, Section 2 Batter-Runner is out.

J. When an infielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball, including a line drive or
a bunt, which can be caught with ordinary effort with first, first and second,
first and third or first, second and third bases occupied with fewer than two
outs.

EFFECT: Dead ball, runners must return to the last base touched at the time
of the pitch. If an infield fly is ruled, it has precedence over an intentionally
dropped ball.

Does this mean that if an IF has [or should have] been called, that a dead ball should NOT be called in the event an infielder intentionally drops a fair popup?

What is the difference, if any, in rule application resulting from a popup on the infield:
less than 2 outs, runners on first and third [no IF called]
less than 2 outs, runners on first and second [IF should be called]

I know an IF can't be called in appropriate situation on a line drive or a bunt that is popped up.

Thanx.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Hi,

I'm trying to understand the "precedence" impact of the IF in relation to an intentionally dropped fair fly ball.

Rule 8, Section 2 Batter-Runner is out.

J. When an infielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball, including a line drive or
a bunt, which can be caught with ordinary effort with first, first and second,
first and third or first, second and third bases occupied with fewer than two
outs.

EFFECT: Dead ball, runners must return to the last base touched at the time
of the pitch. If an infield fly is ruled, it has precedence over an intentionally
dropped ball.

Does this mean that if an IF has [or should have] been called, that a dead ball should NOT be called in the event an infielder intentionally drops a fair popup?

That's exactly the case. If you have an infield fly that is intentionally dropped, the dead ball should not be called. In both the IFF and IDB, the batter-runner is out. The difference is that the IFF keeps the ball live, allowing runners to advance at their own risk. The runners (and, presumably, their base coaches) should know the game situation, and should know when an IFF is in effect.

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

What is the difference, if any, in rule application resulting from a popup on the infield:
less than 2 outs, runners on first and third [no IF called]
less than 2 outs, runners on first and second [IF should be called]

I know an IF can't be called in appropriate situation on a line drive or a bunt that is popped up.

Thanx.

I'm not sure what you're asking us here. Are you asking us if there's a difference in the Intentionally Dropped Ball rule in those situations? If that's the case, then no.

In every case of an intentionally dropped ball, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter-runner is called out (8-2-J). All runners must return to their bases (8-2-J and 8-6-H).

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I'm not sure what you're asking us here. Are you asking us if there's a difference in the Intentionally Dropped Ball rule in those situations? If that's the case, then no.

In every case of an intentionally dropped ball, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter-runner is called out (8-2-J). All runners must return to their bases (8-2-J and 8-6-H).

Thanx for the reply. I think I have it, but yet, in your words:

In every case of an intentionally dropped ball, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter-runner is called out.

...EXCEPT for those occasions where an IF is in effect. Yeah?

That's the part I am getting stuck on.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Thanx for the reply. I think I have it, but yet, in your words:

In every case of an intentionally dropped ball, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter-runner is called out.

...EXCEPT for those occasions where an IF is in effect. Yeah?

That's the part I am getting stuck on.

Well, if the IFF rule takes precedence, then it's not an IDB.

You're correct, I phrased that poorly.

What I SHOULD have said was "in every case when the intentionally dropped ball rule is invoked, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter-runner is called out."

I apologize for the confusion.

[CecilOne]

Which reminds me to ask about the intent of the IDB rule. To be intentionally dropped, it had to be caught, which means the batter is already out.

Without the dead ball, a drop by an infielder allows any runner(s) more time to advance.

[youngump]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Which reminds me to ask about the intent of the IDB rule. To be intentionally dropped, it had to be caught, which means the batter is already out.

Without the dead ball, a drop by an infielder allows any runner(s) more time to advance.

I've always thought it was because a catch and intentional drop looks a lot like a drop and the runners are going to have trouble knowing whether they are forced or not. Don't know if that's right.
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[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Thanx for the reply. I think I have it, but yet, in your words:

In every case of an intentionally dropped ball, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter-runner is called out.

...EXCEPT for those occasions where an IF is in effect. Yeah?

That's the part I am getting stuck on.

Look at it this way, they are basically the same rule with the same effect.

Purpose of the rule: to not place the offense at a disadvantage when the defense could gain an easy double/triple play by NOT performing in an ordinary and routine manner.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Look at it this way, they are basically the same rule with the same effect.

Purpose of the rule: to not place the offense at a disadvantage when the defense could gain an easy double/triple play by NOT performing in an ordinary and routine manner.

I generally agree. The only point I would disagree with is "the same effect". One has a dead ball and the other keeps the ball live.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

I generally agree. The only point I would disagree with is "the same effect". One has a dead ball and the other keeps the ball live.

The same effect is the BR is out and all forces have been removed.

With an IF, the BR is out and declared so prior to any opportunity for a play, deceptive or otherwise, so runners are free to advance at their own risk KNOWING they are not forced. The IDB cannot be called untill there is an actual play upon which the runners generally are returning to their base.

If you kill the ball on an IF, you are possibly penalizing the offended team. It is extremely remote that would occur on an IDB.

I have no problem with the two rules and their respective effect.