Baseball Instruction/Out or Home run?

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Expert: - 7/9/2007


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In major league baseball, if an outfielder catches a fair fly ball and falls over the outfield fence, is that considered an out or because his momentum carried him over the wall, woud that be a home run?

Answer
Hey John,

If his feet are IN fair territory, then it would be considered a "CATCH."
If he completely jumped in the stands and caught the ball, then it is a home run.  Think of it in terms of someone trying to catch a foul ball, so he opens the gate and waits till it comes down to him... NO CATCH!

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Dennis Girardi

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I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies.

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I have managed and coached baseball for over 30 years. I have also been a comissioner of a ten year old league, for 3 years. I took care of the whole league from scheduling the umpires, to running the draft, to purchasing the trophies.

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SAA Baseball (Schaumburg Athletic Association)

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I attended many umpire and instructional clinics.

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Many first place finishes.

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