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Hitting The Ball Off A Bounce

Pitcher Throwing to an Unoccupied Base

First Baseman in Foul Territory at the Time of the Pitch

Bob from Colorado asks:

At first base the first baseman has one foot on the outside of the base when the pitcher is on the mound and delivers a pitch. Is this legal?

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Ball Off the Bat Hits Runner While Standing On the Base

Serg from El Paso ,TX asks:

runner on first, no outs, batter hits line drive towards first--the ball hits the runner while standing on the base. is he out or what is the call
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Getting Doubled Up on a Popped Up, Foul, Bunt

Chuck from California asks:

The batter bunts with 2 strikes and it heads foul but is caught in the air. Can a baserunner be doubled off?

Yes! If a batter pops up any bunt and... Read More

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