Everything in Sports Explained

[Cowdogz]

When the catcher drops a pitch that would be the third strike, the batter has struck out, but is not out, and is free to run to first base and be safe even though she has struck out, unless first base is already occupied, in which case she has struck out and is out, unless there are already two outs, in which case she has struck out but is not out, and the batter and all runners are free to run and be safe, even though the batter has struck out with two already out. In all cases the pitcher will be credited with a strikeout, even though some of those strikeouts will not be recorded as outs.

There, I hope that clears up any confusion.

 

[T.J.]

You're spelling it wrong.

what do you know?....Who IS really on first!!...lol..nice eric!

 

[Jojo]

An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball--Not a line drive nor a bunt which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second or occupied or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.

When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall immediately declare "Infield Fly" for the benefit of the runners. If the ball is near the baselines, the umpire shall declare "Infield Fly, if Fair." The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of the ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball. If the hit becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any foul. If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounces foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball. If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground outside the baseline, and bounces fair before passing first or third base, it is an Infield Fly.

On the infield fly rule the umpire is to rule whether the ball could ordinarily have been handled by an infielder-not by some arbitrary limitation such as the grass, or the base lines. The umpire must rule also that a ball is an infield fly, even if handled by an outfielder, if, in the umpire's judgment, the ball could have been as easily handled by an infielder. The infield fly is in no sense to be considered an appeal play. The umpire's judgment must govern, and the decision should be made immediately.

When an infield fly rule is called, runners may advance at their own risk. If on an infield fly rule, the infielder intentionally drops a fair ball, the ball remains in play despite the provisions of Rule 6.05(l). The infield fly rule takes precedence.

 

[BobInMadison]

An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball--Not a line drive nor a bunt which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second or occupied or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.

When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall immediately declare "Infield Fly" for the benefit of the runners. If the ball is near the baselines, the umpire shall declare "Infield Fly, if Fair." The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of the ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball. If the hit becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any foul. If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounces foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball. If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground outside the baseline, and bounces fair before passing first or third base, it is an Infield Fly.

On the infield fly rule the umpire is to rule whether the ball could ordinarily have been handled by an infielder-not by some arbitrary limitation such as the grass, or the base lines. The umpire must rule also that a ball is an infield fly, even if handled by an outfielder, if, in the umpire's judgment, the ball could have been as easily handled by an infielder. The infield fly is in no sense to be considered an appeal play. The umpire's judgment must govern, and the decision should be made immediately.

When an infield fly rule is called, runners may advance at their own risk. If on an infield fly rule, the infielder intentionally drops a fair ball, the ball remains in play despite the provisions of Rule 6.05(l). The infield fly rule takes precedence.

What does the ump call if a swarm of flies invade the infield?

 

[SoCal_Dad]

A ball that hits the foul pole or comes to rest on the foul line is considered fair. Intuitively logical only in an alternate universe.

Same for foul line actually being in fair territory. If you see a foul line drawn outside first or third base, the line and/or the base are off.

 

[Jojo]

What does the ump call if a swarm of flies invade the infield?

Infield Swarm.

Actually had a game called to due to a mosquito swarm, the entire field, batters and umpires were jumping around slapping, no one could sit still, so Blue called it.

Had one called for fog too after you couldn't see the outfielders.

 

[BobInMadison]

Infield Swarm.

Actually had a game called to due to a mosquito swarm, the entire field, batters and umpires were jumping around slapping, no one could sit still, so Blue called it.

Had one called for fog too after you couldn't see the outfielders.

That really bites.

 

[Coach Hig]

When the catcher drops a pitch that would be the third strike, the batter has struck out, but is not out, and is free to run to first base and be safe even though she has struck out, unless first base is already occupied, in which case she has struck out and is out, unless there are already two outs, in which case she has struck out but is not out, and the batter and all runners are free to run and be safe, even though the batter has struck out with two already out. In all cases the pitcher will be credited with a strikeout, even though some of those strikeouts will not be recorded as outs.

There, I hope that clears up any confusion.

That helped me immensely!

Like I always tell my two kids: "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing."

CH