Foul Ball To Catcher
Question
Babe Ruth baseball: ages 12-15 yrs.
Batter hits a pitch that goes back towards the catcher and has a noticible arc that does not go directly to the catcher's glove or hand.
Is there a height it must go for it to be a catch for an out?
I am aware of the foul tip rule, but 40 years ago, it had to go over the batter's shoulder for it to be caught for an out.
I am a new grandpop coach and can't find a definitive answer in the rule book.
Please advise. Thank you very much.
Answer
hi kevin
a foul tip is defined as a ball that goes from the bat directly to the catcher's glove or meat hand. if a ball leaves the bat and does not go directly to the glove or meat hand-it is a foul ball and can be caught for the out. it does not have to go above the head or shoulder.
hope this helps.
steve
HS Baseball Coaches
Youth Pitcher vs Catcher