can a ump call a batter out if he hits a pop up and its in the infield and the infielder misses it?
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yes, this is called the infield fly rule.  it was put into effect so fielders couldn't just drop the ball to create an easy force out.\n\nThe infield fly rule applies when there are fewer than 2 outs, and there are runners on first and second base, or on first, second and third base.
197740
The runner is out.  Rule 7.09 (d)Before two are out and a runner on third base, the batter hinders a fielder in making a play at home base; the runner is out
211411
you get a single but your out at second so obviously no double.  it was a hit but you took a risk went for two got caught when you could have stoped and stayed at first with a "long single"  although if your hitting balls off the wall and not getting to second you need to be doing sprints not wondering if youget a hit for that AB. obviously though you are out and are therefore not a runner anymore
154463
warming up the infielders arms!!!
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For a home run or any other situation where a runner is entitled to a base but becaome sinjured (such as a balk or a ball thrown into the stands)  can come in for the injured (or dead) runner.\n\nOne key is that no runners behind the injured player can pass the injured player before time is called, or the runner will be out.\n\nHeres a case where it happened to Gabe Kapler of the Red Sox (not death, but crippling injury):\n\nhttp://whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050914&content_id=1210004&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
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As long as the player does not leave the lineup, he can play anywhere the manager puts him.  He can go play first base for one batter, for example, and then come back and pitch to the next batter.  He just can't be taken completely out of the game and then re-enter it.
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It's not a run unless the bases were loaded.\n\nIn which case the player on third would score the run, not the batter getting the walk.
639172
Rest your pen, have the pitcher bunt, save the pinch hitter for later in the game. If your pitcher has that low pitch count and has given up only 5 hits, leave him in at least one more inning. If all goes right, you've got 2nd and 3rd w/2 outs and still have your starter on the mound. Just have your runners moving on the pitch to avoid DP.
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ive played baseball my whole life and im a senior in highschool playing varsity ball..and yes any ball that is cought in play, that including being foul the runner can tag up..and also if he leaves to early he can be doubled up..even though who would be running if the ball is foul?? but the answer for little ones is yes.
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the ball has to be fair for an infield fly rule to be called
107179
You are hearing them most probably enquiring "How is that?" of the umpire ( that is " Is he out?" ).  It can become "Zat?" or "Ows zat?". In cricket the umpire will not make a decision if not asked to.
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Yes.  There is a tunnel to get to the infield.
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Caught outis the most common way of getting out. \n\nA batter is out caught when a fielder catches the ball directly off the bat, before it has hit the ground. \n\nThe ball doesn't have to come directly off the bat though. \n\nIt can deflect from the pad on to the bat or from the bat on to the pad and still be caught, so long as the fielder takes the ball on the full. \n\nAlso if the ball hits the batter on the hand, below the wrist, then you can still be out caught. \n\nBut if the ball hits below the wrist of one hand which is not in contact with the bat, then it's not out.\n\nAnd you can't be given out caught off a no-ball. \n\nWhen a bowler takes a catch off their own bowling, the batsman is out caught and bowled. \n\nAnd when a wicketkeeper takes the catch the batter is out caught behind. \n\nIf the ball gets caught in a batter's pads and a fielder removes it and attempts to claim a catch, the umpire should give the batsman "not out" as the ball is a "dead ball".
675853
You're right....IW's are a copout...pitch to players like Bonds, Ortiz, and Ramirez....Let the pitcher prove his worth.  If they are that good, then face them and pitch.  That's what makes baseball so exciting and unpredictable (to a certain degree).
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It is a fielder's choice, however he may not be credited with an RBI because the defense conceded the run by throwing to second.  They could have thrown home or checked the runner.  In that situation it would appear that the defense was going for a double play.
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Walks and HBPs count as RBIs, as do sac bunts and sac flies. If the batter grounds into a double play, he does NOT get credit for an RBI. He also doesn't get credit if the run scores on a passed ball, wild pitch or error.\n\nCheck out rule 10.04:
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A runner is NOT out if the ball first passes a fielder who has had a chance at fielding the ball.  The ball is alive and in play.