If a pitched ball hits the ground, then hits the batter what's the ruling?
Question:I umpired a game and this happened. My partner and I said it was a hit batter and we put him on first. The coach of the pitching team sait it would be a ball and when we said he wasn't right he blew up in our face. Who was right?
Answers:
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you were right. tell the coach to get a rule book, and actually read it.You, buddy.
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it was a ball because by the time the ball hit the ground it was no good and it was out of play.We r putting 2gether a menz softball team. we r looking for a team name.?
You made the right call, and the major league rules cover it under 6.08 B. There is no exception made for a ball that first bounces, so the coach is wrong.How is dodger stadium compared to other parks?
You made the right call.First, this question was resolved just the other day. Check the archives next time.
Second, if you're going to umpire a game, read the rules beforehand. It will help you immensely.
Third, the answer: The ball is dead and the batter is awarded first base, as long as the batter tried to avoid being hit and he didn't swing.
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Walk the batter. You made the right call.What do you think of the Brewers performance?
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even if it hits the ground first its considered a hit-batsman. It it crosses the plate and the batter hits the ball after it hits the ground and its fair its an inplay ball. Vlad Guerreo hit a homer on a ball that bounced before it crossed the plateMore Questions & Answers...