ESF Rule test 2012 Q16

[Dutch Alex]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

It is treated the same as any other batted ball not caught in flight. In this case, the umpire is treated the same as dirt.

You shouldn't need to explain anything, that's been a rule that I can document back to, at least, 1936. A fly ball cannot be legally caught for an out if it touches anything other than another defender.

Thanks for the quick response, Irish! Over here it's 13.30h right now, I didn't think anyone from the US would read this so early in the morning...

So, it's a hit (or better: batted ball) that should be handled as a grounder. Fielders can make an out on a force play. Funny that this didn't come up to me earlier. Probably caused by the catch by F9.

b.t.w.: Have you ever seen a play like this in your (>40yr?) experience?