MTR, did the ump make the correct call? That part of the rule that says IF close to baseline, doesn't that leave it in his judgement. He did not say iff if foul. He made a ruling, defense should have played the ball. Is this correct? Fly ball between pitcher and first, is not considered close is it? Using ASA rule above.
It isnt a rule as to what the umpire is suppose to say, it is a mechanic. Regardless of what the umpire may have called, or didnt call while the ball was in the air the ball rolled untouchd foul. It is a foul ball.