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Question
If a ball is hit right back to the pitchers mound and hits the pitching rubber without touching the pitcher and it goes into foul territory, is the ball fair or foul????
The ball is foul. I'm betting if this happened in a game the crowd, coaches and players would have a fit.
The ball didn't pass first or third in fair territory. It's just the same as if the ball hit a small rock and "kicked" foul.
Hope that answers your question.
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Answers by Expert:
Ed Spindler
Expertise
Baseball rules and interpretations of plays and what is and should be the correct call.
Experience
I have umpired at all college levels for 20 years. I have umpired high school baseball in Iowa for 24 years, working 15 state tournament finals(mostly large school classifications).
Organizations
IHSBCA (Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association)
Publications
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Education/Credentials
I was(now retired)a high school history teacher for 15 years. I was also the athletic director. I officiated all the major sports other than baseball as well.
Awards and Honors
Umpire of the year in Iowa 1991. District umpire of the year 3 times.
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