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What is call for hit ball that hits umpire in front of fielder? behind fielder?
What is call if thrown ball hits umpire? Thanks
Jan,
It has been a while since I have found myself in a slow pitch game, but I am sure the rule is the same for both.
If the ball hits an umpire prior to passing a fielder (other than the pitcher) then the ball is dead and all runners advance one base without liability to be put out. If they are behind the fielders (which I wouldn't really understand), then the ball is live and in play.
As for a thrown ball, the ball is live and in play.
Should one get hit with a thrown ball, next time aim at their head.
-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
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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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