Sharing what I learn here...

[jmkupka]

That's not what I got from the thread here (trying to find it), nor from ASA (8.2.F BATTER-RUNNER IS OUT. When batter-runner interferes with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball.)

[youngump]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

That's not what I got from the thread here (trying to find it), nor from ASA (8.2.F BATTER-RUNNER IS OUT. When batter-runner interferes with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball.)

On re-reading it you seem to be right. Reading the rule more carefully the rule for making it a foul ball only applies to runners not the batter-runner. This seems extremely inconsistent. (I'd always taken it as one of those the batter runner is a type of runner cases.)
That said, I still don't think it matters if the pitcher had a play, she was trying to field the ball even if casually, no?

[jmkupka]

I'm sure one of the two scenarios would result in multiple ejections, not, of course, that that would have anything to do with my ruling.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

That's not what I got from the thread here (trying to find it), nor from ASA (8.2.F BATTER-RUNNER IS OUT. When batter-runner interferes with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball.)

How can a fielder field a batted ball when it is in foul territory? Obviously that would be true on a fly ball that could be caught. But when a fielder fields a ground ball in foul territory, what happens after that? Nothing, nada; it's just a foul ball.

[LIUmp]

Originally Posted by Manny A

How can a fielder field a batted ball when it is in foul territory? Obviously that would be true on a fly ball that could be caught. But when a fielder fields a ground ball in foul territory, what happens after that? Nothing, nada; it's just a foul ball.

+1. That's why you got looks at your tourney Mr. Kupka. You were mistaken with what you were reading about the ruling.

[chapmaja]

I only see a couple instances where INT could be called on a foul ball situation.

First, a foul fly ball that has an opportunity to be caught.

Second, a ground ball in foul territory which has a chance to become a fair ball

Third, a foul ball which the offensive team member initiates malicious contact with a fielder. Even in this one I'm not sure we have INT, but I know we have an ejection.

Mabye I am missing something.

[jmkupka]

Still looking for the thread... fortunately, I've never made this incorrect call, but I hope Irish Mike posts here soon, because his comments on the topic were those I remember (and apparently the ones I misunderstood )

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

I only see a couple instances where INT could be called on a foul ball situation.

First, a foul fly ball that has an opportunity to be caught.

Correct.

Second, a ground ball in foul territory which has a chance to become a fair ball

Incorrect. A ground ball in foul territory that contacts or is contacted by a runner is simply a foul ball.

Third, a foul ball which the offensive team member initiates malicious contact with a fielder. Even in this one I'm not sure we have INT, but I know we have an ejection.

Correct. EJ, no INT. Just a foul ball.

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Correct.

Incorrect. A ground ball in foul territory that contacts or is contacted by a runner is simply a foul ball. I didn't say the runner contacts the ball because that wasn't part of the original discussion. If the BR or even a runner on first interferes with a fielder making a play on a ball that could have ended up in fair terriroty, that is interference. You are correct about the ball contacting a runner in foul territory.

Correct. EJ, no INT. Just a foul ball.

See Red above.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

See Red above.

Instead of yelling back at you, I'll let you try to support that by rule. What rule are you using to make the claim that interfering with a fielder trying to field a ball that is currently in foul ground (and, as you say, "has a chance to become fair") is an out.