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Hi heres our situation. Bases loaded with one out. Our batter hit a ball that reached about 9 feet in height (a weak line drive) and landed at the edge of the infield grass/dirt in front of the shortstop. We sent the runners as we could tell no one had a chance to make a catch on the ball because the shortstop was playing deep. Once the shortstop arrived to the ball he failed twice to pick the ball up so everyone reached safely. It was now that the two umpires got together and called our batter out due to an infield fly. We did not think this ball was an infield fly but thats the umpires call, we understand this. What we are curious of is can they call infield fly once the entire play is over?
Tom,
An infield fly should be called at the apex(the top of the arc) of the flyball. However, the umpires can call it up to the next pitch. If your players advanced, then they stay advanced. Hopefully the umpires have realized that it is easier to call the infield fly before the play is over.
I hope this has answered your question. Should you have anymore, please don't hesitate to ask!
-Martin Hoover
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Martin Hoover
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Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience
Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
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