What does the "infield fly" rule mean?
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The purpose of the rule is to prevent the defense from turning an easy double play by allowing the ball to drop so the fielders can retire two base runners. (Infielders are prohibited already by rule from intentionally dropping a fair batted ball in flight, so the intentional-drop rule does not apply when an infield fly is declared.)Whenever there are runners on first and second base with less than two out, the batter-runner is automatically out if he hits a fair fly ball that can be handled with ordinary effort by an infielder. The umpires point up and declare "Infield fly; the batter is out if fair." The runners are not forced to advance if the ball is fair and not caught; the defense must tag the runners to put them out.
If the ball is caught, the runners must still tag up properly before advancing.
It is still an infield fly even if an outfielder makes the catch or if an infielder makes the catch on the outfield grass.
If the ball lands in foul territory before reaching first or third base and then rolls into fair territory without being touched or touching an object, it's still an infield fly and the batter-runner is out.
If the ball lands in fair territory before reaching first or third base and bounces or rolls into foul territory before it's touched, it's just a foul ball.
A bunted ball is never an infield fly.
A line drive is never an infield fly.
If the batter hits a pop up in the infield that means there is no force out, the runner does not have to run to second. This is done to ensure the defense does not let the ball drop and get a cheap double play.
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Essentially, the infield fly rule is intended to prevent infielders from forcing a double play by "accidentally" dropping the ball on an infield popup.Thus, when there is a man on base in a force out position (e.g. man on 1st, men on 1st and 2nd), the umpire will call the infield fly rule, thus rendering the batter out, with no possibility of future baserunning.
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If there are runners on first and/ or second with less than two outs and a batter hits a pop up to the infield, he is automatically called out. Because back in the day fielders used to let the ball drop and "trap" it. Then they could turn an easy double play because the runner did not even try to advance because it was a pop up. A cheap and tricky play was neutralized by the rule.Was bud Selig a better owner than commissioner?
it stipulates that on the occasion a base runner is occupying first base (the bases may be loaded or someone also on second, but first base MUST be occupied), upon hitting a "pop-up" or high fly ball within the confines of the infield, the BATTER is automatically out. Unless of course there are two outsWhy isnt there a sign for intentional walks instead of wasting 4 pitches.?
a couple of clarifications;The ball has to be hit to an area where an infielder could reasonably catch it. This area includes the outfield grass. An outfielder playing in would also apply to the rule.
It is not an automatic call by the umpire
The ball does not have to be caught
The runner can advance at his own peril
If the ball is caught he must tag up first.
On a popfly on the infield, the ump calls infield fly, meaning the batter is automaticly out, the runners advance at their own risk, the infielder can`t accidentally drop the ball causing a double play.
Ryan R is correct and most of the other answers are slightly incorrect. You CANNOT have an infield fly without runners on at least first AND second. A runner on first is not an infield fly situation.
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