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Not to minimize the catch, but what determines field of play? I should know this, but don't.
quote:Based off that many famous catches (such as Jeter's diving catch into the stands) should not have been ruled outs.
I'm gonna go ahead and rule that a foul ball.
Rule 5.09(a)(1) Comment (Rule 6.05(a ) Comment): A fielder may reach into, but not step into, a dugout to make a catch, and if he holds the ball, the catch shall be allowed. A fielder, in order to make a catch on a foul ball nearing a dugout or other out-of-play area (such as the stands), must have one or both feet on or over the playing surface (including the lip of the dugout) and neither foot on the ground inside the dugout or in any other out-of-play area. Ball is in play, unless the fielder, after making a legal catch, steps or falls into a dugout or other out-of-play area, in which case the ball is dead. Status of runners shall be as described in Rule 5.06(b)(3)(C) Comment (Rule 7.04(c) Comment)
quote:No. The bolded isn't referring to the catch being made, but whether runners can advance, etc.Basically, a baserunner on the Jeter catch could not have tagged and advanced.quote:Based off that many famous catches (such as Jeter's diving catch into the stands) should not have been ruled outs.
I'm gonna go ahead and rule that a foul ball.
Rule 5.09(a)(1) Comment (Rule 6.05(a ) Comment): A fielder may reach into, but not step into, a dugout to make a catch, and if he holds the ball, the catch shall be allowed. A fielder, in order to make a catch on a foul ball nearing a dugout or other out-of-play area (such as the stands), must have one or both feet on or over the playing surface (including the lip of the dugout) and neither foot on the ground inside the dugout or in any other out-of-play area. Ball is in play, unless the fielder, after making a legal catch, steps or falls into a dugout or other out-of-play area, in which case the ball is dead. Status of runners shall be as described in Rule 5.06(b)(3)(C) Comment (Rule 7.04(c) Comment)
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But Bartman's catch was legal right?
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Edit: Didn't read entire thread
quote:quote:No. The bolded isn't referring to the catch being made, but whether runners can advance, etc.Basically, a baserunner on the Jeter catch could not have tagged and advanced.quote:Based off that many famous catches (such as Jeter's diving catch into the stands) should not have been ruled outs.
I'm gonna go ahead and rule that a foul ball.
Rule 5.09(a)(1) Comment (Rule 6.05(a ) Comment): A fielder may reach into, but not step into, a dugout to make a catch, and if he holds the ball, the catch shall be allowed. A fielder, in order to make a catch on a foul ball nearing a dugout or other out-of-play area (such as the stands), must have one or both feet on or over the playing surface (including the lip of the dugout) and neither foot on the ground inside the dugout or in any other out-of-play area. Ball is in play, unless the fielder, after making a legal catch, steps or falls into a dugout or other out-of-play area, in which case the ball is dead. Status of runners shall be as described in Rule 5.06(b)(3)(C) Comment (Rule 7.04(c) Comment)
quote:Where is this from? This seems to contradict the ruling posted earlier.
Found it, a couple pages later in the rulebook:
Catch Comment: A catch is legal if the ball is finally held by any fielder, even though juggled, or held by another fielder before it touches the ground. Runners may leave their bases the instant the first fielder touches the ball. A fielder may reach over a fence, railing, rope or other line of demarcation to make a catch. He may jump on top of a railing, or canvas that may be in foul ground. No interference should be allowed when a fielder reaches over a fence, railing, rope or into a stand to catch a ball. He does so at his own risk.
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I think we have a new front runner.
http://deadspin.com/andrew-benintendi-may-have-just-made-the-catch-of-the-s-1785627081?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
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Umm, that dude dove halfway over the wall to rob a homerun, not stand on a cement wall and catch a foul ball.
quote:No it doesnt. The part that it seems to contradict is regarding whether the ball is dead or live after the catch. It becomes dead after the legal catch (ie an out) if the player then steps out of play afterwards.quote:Where is this from? This seems to contradict the ruling posted earlier.
Found it, a couple pages later in the rulebook:
Catch Comment: A catch is legal if the ball is finally held by any fielder, even though juggled, or held by another fielder before it touches the ground. Runners may leave their bases the instant the first fielder touches the ball. A fielder may reach over a fence, railing, rope or other line of demarcation to make a catch. He may jump on top of a railing, or canvas that may be in foul ground. No interference should be allowed when a fielder reaches over a fence, railing, rope or into a stand to catch a ball. He does so at his own risk.
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https://amp.twimg.com/v/d395b07c-be34-44b0-a856-d0afbaa9271b
this catch is easily better...
quote:http://m.mlb.com/video/v1095444183/must-c-catch-dyson-leaps-to-bring-back-a-home-run/?game_pk=448766
Dyson's catch tonight may be the best of them all. Hamiltoni's was just pure speed. Dyson"s is ridiculously hard
Wish I knew how to post it