You're correct that a ball hitting the "face" of the wall, a fielder, and then going over the fence is a two-base award. But the question specified the "top" of the wall. If Ump20 meant the highest point of the facing of the fence, you're right: Two bases. If Ump20 meant the true top of the fence, then it's a home run.
What happens if a ball goes over the fence?
If the ball hits any part of the yellow strip and goes over the fence, it is ruled a home run. If a ball hits an outfielder on the head on the fly (think Jose Canseco) and bounces over the fence, it's a home run.
What is it called when the ball is hit and goes over the fence?
Definition. A home run occurs when a batter hits a fair ball and scores on the play without being put out or without the benefit of an error. In almost every instance of a home run, a batter hits the ball in the air over the outfield fence in fair territory.
Can you catch a ball and go over the fence?
A legal catch does not require that the fielder secure possession or control of the ball in his throwing hand when making the transfer. A fielder may not jump over any fence, railing, or rope marking the limits of the playing field in order to catch the ball.
Is it a homerun if it hits the top of the wall?
Unless provided otherwise by a local ground rule, a fair fly ball striking the top of the outfield wall and bounding over is a home run.
37 related questions foundWhat happens if a batter hits the ball backwards?
If the ball is hit backwards the player must stay at the first post until the ball is thrown forwards. If the player then makes it to the 4th post before it is stumped a rounder is scored.
Can you hit a baseball after it bounces?
Yes. This is treated like any other pitch. The ball can be batted and if the batter is touched by the bounced pitch, he is awarded first base on a hit by pitch.
Can you catch a fly ball with your hat?
Illegal catches
The fielder must catch the ball with their hand or glove. If the fielder uses their cap, protector, pocket or any other part of their uniform in getting possession, it is not a catch.
What is the catch and carry rule?
(1) The “catch and carry” has been extended in professional baseball and adopted by the Premier, Junior and Cadet League to include thrown balls that are caught by a fielder on the playing field (fair and foul territory) who then steps or falls into any out-of-play area.
Can a baseball player catch a ball in the stands?
You Catch It, You Keep It. This rule is the simplest rule of fan etiquette in all of baseball: If you catch the ball, you get to keep the ball. If a ball comes flying into the stands down the line, or looping into the first row of the upper deck and you catch it, you keep that ball.
Can you catch a home run?
If an outfielder catches the home run with one foot on or over the playing surface and maintains possession of the baseball then the batter is called out. However, if no part of the player is on or over the playing surface then the play is ruled a home run.
Can a runner score from first on ground rule double?
Application of the ground rule or automatic double rule can result in a runner at first base, who appears to have been able to score on a batted ball, being required to return to third base due to the ball going out of play.
Do you have to run the bases if you hit a homerun?
When a baseball player hits the ball, he must run to each base -- in order -- and touch it with his foot. It is the only way to score a point. If the player hits the ball and fails to touch all the bases, the point will not be counted.
What happens if an outfielder catches a ball and goes over the fence?
Fielder falls into dead ball territory.
If, after making a legal catch, a fielder falls into dead ball territory (over a railing or fence. into the stands, or any other dead ball area), the catch is legal and the out stands, but the ball is dead.
Is it an out if the ball is caught off the wall?
If an outfielder fields a ball directly off the wall (or traps it against the wall) it's not considered a catch. Therefore it's ruled the same as if the ball hit the ground.
How many strikes do you get before you are out?
rules of baseball
The batter is allowed two strikes; a third strike results in an out, commonly called a strikeout. A strike occurs when a batter swings at a pitch and misses, when the batter does not swing at a pitched ball that passes through the strike zone, or when the ball is…
Is it legal to throw your glove at the ball?
When a fielder throws his glove at a batted ball, it is a violation of baseball rule, 5.06(4)(C), the detached equipment rule. There is no penalty if the glove does not make contact with the ball but if the glove makes contact, all runners, including the batter runner are awarded three bases.
What is the person behind the batter in baseball called?
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home) umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher.
What is the rarest hit in baseball?
For more than fifty years after the founding of the major leagues, the home run was the rarest hit, followed by the triple, double, and single. The logic behind this was obvious: The farther a batter struck the ball, the more bases he could reach.
Is it bad to throw a baseball sidearm?
There is a common myth that pitching sidearm or three-quarters to sidearm increases the risk of injury. However, there is no evidence to establish this link. Instead, making pitchers throw over the top can create posture changes that negatively affect performance.
What is the rarest feat in baseball?
Unassisted triple plays
The rarest type of triple play, and one of the rarest events of any kind in baseball, is for a single fielder to complete all three outs. There have only been 15 unassisted triple plays in MLB history, making this feat rarer than a perfect game.
What happens if the batter drops the bat?
If the batter drops the bat and the ball accidentally rolls into the bat in fair territory – ball is live and in play. If the ball eventually rolls into foul territory – foul ball.
What happens if you don't hit the ball in rounders?
If the batter hits the ball or is bowled a no ball and then reaches the fourth post, a rounder is scored. If the batter fails to hit the ball and reaches the fourth post, a half-rounder is scored.
