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In [[baseball]], a '''fair ball''' is a [[batted ball]] that entitles the [[batter (baseball)|batter]] to attempt to reach [[first base]]. By contrast, a [[foul ball]] is a batted ball that does not entitle the batter to attempt to reach first base. Whether a batted ball is fair or foul is determined by the location of the ball at the appropriate reference point, as follows: |
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* if the ball leaves the playing field without touching anything, the point where the ball leaves the field; |
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In [[baseball]], a '''fair ball''' is a batted ball that has not yet become a [[foul ball]], and that... |
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* otherwise, if the ball first lands past first or [[third base]] without touching anything, the point where the ball lands; |
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* otherwise, if the ball rolls or bounces past first or third base without touching anything other than the ground, the point where the ball passes the base; |
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* otherwise, if the ball touches anything other than the ground (such as an umpire, a player, or any equipment left on the field) before any of the above happens, the point of such touching; |
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* otherwise, (the ball comes to a rest before reaching first or third base), the point where the ball comes to a rest. |
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If any part of the ball is on or above fair territory at the appropriate reference point, it is fair; otherwise, it is foul. '''Fair territory''' or '''fair ground''' is defined as the area of the [[Baseball field|playing field]] between the two foul lines, and includes the [[List of baseball jargon (F)#foul lines|foul lines]] themselves and the [[foul pole]]s.<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/documents/0/8/0/268272080/2018_Official_Baseball_Rules.pdf|title=Official Baseball Rules|last=Office of the Commissioner of Baseball|publisher=Major League Baseball|year=2018|isbn=9780996114066|edition=2018|chapter=Definitions of Terms}}</ref> However, certain exceptions exist: |
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* settles on fair ground between home and first base, or between home and third base; or |
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* is on or over fair territory when bounding past first or third base; or |
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* touches the person of an umpire or player while '''the ball''' is on or over fair ground (but a batted ball touching the batter in the batter's box, or bouncing off the ground and immediately hitting the bat is foul even if the contact is over fair territory); or |
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* passes out of the playing field [[in flight]] while over fair ground; or |
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* touches any part of the foul pole, including an attached screen, while in flight. |
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It is possible for a ball moving in foul territory to become a fair ball. Batted balls can also be [[foul ball]]s or [[foul tip]]s. |
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* Under Rule 5.09(a)(7)-(8), if a batted ball touches the batter or his bat while the batter is in the batter's box and not intentionally interfering with the course of the ball, the ball is foul. |
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* A ball that hits the foul pole without first having touched anything else off the bat is fair. |
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* [[Ground rules]] may provide whether a ball hitting specific objects (e.g. roof, overhead speaker) is fair or foul. |
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⚫ | On a fair ball, the batter attempts to reach first base or any subsequent base, [[baserunning|runners]] attempt to advance and [[fielder (baseball)|fielders]] try to record [[putout|outs]]. A fair ball is considered a [[live ball (baseball)|live ball]] until the ball becomes [[dead ball (baseball)|dead]] by leaving the field or any other method. |
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'''Fair territory''' or '''fair ground''' is defined as the area of the [[baseball field|playing field]] between the two foul lines, and includes the [[List of baseball jargon (F)#Foul lines|foul lines]] themselves and the [[foul pole|foul poles]]. |
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==References== |
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===Rules in covered facilities=== |
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In [[retractable roof|retractable]] or fixed roof baseball facilities, a batted ball is a fair ball if it: |
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* strikes the roof, roof support structure, or objects suspended from the roof (e.g., speakers) in fair territory and lands in fair territory, or |
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* becomes lodged in any of those objects in fair territory and does not fall back to the playing field. |
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A ball striking or becoming lodged in the roof or suspended object in fair territory beyond the outfield fence is a [[home run]], regardless of where it may land. |
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Latest revision as of 10:12, 14 June 2023
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In baseball, a fair ball is a batted ball that entitles the batter to attempt to reach first base. By contrast, a foul ball is a batted ball that does not entitle the batter to attempt to reach first base. Whether a batted ball is fair or foul is determined by the location of the ball at the appropriate reference point, as follows:
- if the ball leaves the playing field without touching anything, the point where the ball leaves the field;
- otherwise, if the ball first lands past first or third base without touching anything, the point where the ball lands;
- otherwise, if the ball rolls or bounces past first or third base without touching anything other than the ground, the point where the ball passes the base;
- otherwise, if the ball touches anything other than the ground (such as an umpire, a player, or any equipment left on the field) before any of the above happens, the point of such touching;
- otherwise, (the ball comes to a rest before reaching first or third base), the point where the ball comes to a rest.
If any part of the ball is on or above fair territory at the appropriate reference point, it is fair; otherwise, it is foul. Fair territory or fair ground is defined as the area of the playing field between the two foul lines, and includes the foul lines themselves and the foul poles.[1] However, certain exceptions exist:
- A ball that touches first, second, or third base is always fair.
- Under Rule 5.09(a)(7)-(8), if a batted ball touches the batter or his bat while the batter is in the batter's box and not intentionally interfering with the course of the ball, the ball is foul.
- A ball that hits the foul pole without first having touched anything else off the bat is fair.
- Ground rules may provide whether a ball hitting specific objects (e.g. roof, overhead speaker) is fair or foul.
On a fair ball, the batter attempts to reach first base or any subsequent base, runners attempt to advance and fielders try to record outs. A fair ball is considered a live ball until the ball becomes dead by leaving the field or any other method.
References
[edit]- ^ Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (2018). "Definitions of Terms". Official Baseball Rules (PDF) (2018 ed.). Major League Baseball. ISBN 9780996114066.