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Bounced Swinging Third Strike

Gary from the United States asks:

If a swinging third strike hits the ground and is caught by the catcher on a bounce, is the batter out?

If the ball bounces before reaching ... Read More

Injured After a Catch in the Stands

Larry from Pennsylvania asks:

If a player catches a foul ball and then falls into the stands but is injured and unable to throw as the runner tags up, is there a limit to how many bases t... Read More

Pinch Hitting

Dave from PNC Park asks:

If you pinch hit for someone, does the player you pinch hit for have to come out of the game?

Yes. Once a player is removed for any reason from the g... Read More

Force Out Preventing an Error

Marcus Mills from Smyrna, GA asks:

Right fielder drops a fly ball but still forces out the runner that was on first base as they run to second. Is this an error?

This is... Read More