Home Outdoor Sports FAQS Fishing Golf swimming Skiing and Skating Cycling Climbing Other Outdoor Sports Camping

Runner hit while on base


Question
Hi Brian,

Hope this one hasn't been asked before:

A runner standing on third is hit by a hard hit ball down the line (not on the fly).

I understand a runner is only safe when hit by a ball if the ball previously went "through" a fielder and no fielder behind him has a play on the ball.

I wonder, however, if it makes any difference if the runner is ON the bag or if the third baseman did not have a prayer of making a play on it.

I can't seem to find a clear answer in the rules...

Thanks very much!
Phil.

Answer
Phil,

If a runner is on a base, and unintentionally hinders a fielder, then he will not be called out and the batter will not be called out.  However, if a fair ball hits him before passing the infielder (regardless of if the fielder has a play or not) he is out no matter if he is on a base or not.

Hope this helps!

Brian

Copyright © www.mycheapnfljerseys.com Outdoor sports All Rights Reserved