you make the call...is it or isn't it?

[AZsbcoach]

I have not seen this happen, but was running a scenario through my head and i think i know the answer but i thought i would ask and see what kind of answers i got on here.

Line drive screamer to the outfield, outfield is deep, skips off the grass, hits the fielders glove and goes over the fence. Is this a dead ball, 2 bases? 4 base error? I do not think it is a 4 base error because it has already made contact with the ground....what is the correct answer?

[Ted]

Let's ask Skarp...he's the smart one.

[Killer Rabbit]

I believe that this should be ruled that same as a ball out of play. The batter would get whatever bag she had reached before the ball went out of play. The same for any runners on base. If she hit the ball so hard that she only reached 1st base then it is ruled a single. JMHO

[SSdad]

not sure on the rule being it touched a fielder first. Wade, any ideas?

[NoNothin]

Bunny Rabbit, its a ground rule double. Don't make your buddy call the MLB score keeper!!!!

NoNo

[Skarp]

Let's ask Skarp...he's the smart one.

Here's a little rhetorical rule of thumb for anyone who's interested:

In argument, one should studiously avoid making comments that parade as dismissive sarcasm but in fact scream sniveling concession. Either come strong or don't come at all, because the "chihuahua-nipping-at-the-heels" middle-ground is comically pathetic.

Hi Ted.

[Killer Rabbit]

NoNo,
So if a line drive hits the third baseman and goes out of play is that a ground rule double also? ...and leave me alone...I still haven't let it go. Bobby Knight Rules!!!!!

[MTR]

I have not seen this happen, but was running a scenario through my head and i think i know the answer but i thought i would ask and see what kind of answers i got on here.

Line drive screamer to the outfield, outfield is deep, skips off the grass, hits the fielders glove and goes over the fence. Is this a dead ball, 2 bases? 4 base error? I do not think it is a 4 base error because it has already made contact with the ground....what is the correct answer?

To start, I would suggest dropping the term "error" as that has absolutely nothing to do with rules and can cause confusion.

Speaking ASA, this is a ground rule double. 8.5.I

[Ted]

Gosh darn, I can't even begin to respond to all that...but then again...

Da UNO axed me to play nice...

...so for now, I will.

Hello Skarp

[Killer Rabbit]

Ted,

Man, woman, boy, or girl? Whoever you are, just shut the hell up.