rmp0012002
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A batted ball hits first base and bounces back, going foul in front of the base. Is it a live ball since the base is part of the playing field or a foul ball since it never passed the base?
Any Batted ball hits first base?
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The definition section of the rulebook is your friend.
FAIR BALL: A legally batted ball that:
A. Settles or is touched on or over fair territory between home and first
base or between home and third base.
B. Bounds over or past first or third base, which is in fair territory, regardless
of where the ball hits after going over the base.
C. While on or over fair territory, touches the person, attached equipment
or clothing of a player or an umpire.
D. While over fair territory, an offensive player interferes with a defensive
player attempting to field a batted ball.
E. Touches first, second or third base.
F. First falls or is first touched on or over fair territory beyond first, second
or third base.
G. While over fair territory, leaves the playing field beyond the outfield
fence.
H. Hits the foul pole.
FAIR BALL: A legally batted ball that:
A. Settles or is touched on or over fair territory between home and first
base or between home and third base.
B. Bounds over or past first or third base, which is in fair territory, regardless
of where the ball hits after going over the base.
C. While on or over fair territory, touches the person, attached equipment
or clothing of a player or an umpire.
D. While over fair territory, an offensive player interferes with a defensive
player attempting to field a batted ball.
E. Touches first, second or third base.
F. First falls or is first touched on or over fair territory beyond first, second
or third base.
G. While over fair territory, leaves the playing field beyond the outfield
fence.
H. Hits the foul pole.
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Manager
I believe the question is... is it fair or foul? ......and of course it's a fair ball if it hits the base.
