2007-03-26 13:09:45 · 15 answers · asked by ern d 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
OBR 10.09 "(e) Score a sacrifice fly when, before two are out, the batter hits a fly ball or a line drive handled by an outfielder or an infielder running in the outfield which
(1) is caught, and a runner scores after the catch, or
(2) is dropped, and a runner scores, if in the scorer’s judgment the runner could have scored after the catch had the fly been caught."
So there you have it, it is not a sacrifice fly unless a runner scores. No score=no sacrifice fly. It is perhaps a good at bat, especially in a close game, since you advanced the runners and your team is more likely to score than if you had not advanced them.
There is no requirement that the runner who scores has to start out on third base. If a runner is fast enough to score from second, or first, it is still a sacrifice fly if the runner scores.
2007-03-26 15:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Justus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not. First of all, the runners can only move up after the ball is caught or there is a chance of them getting out. Right when the ball is in the fielder's glove is when the runner can move.
Anyway, it is not considered a sacrifice fly because a sac is only when there is a runner on third and the runner advances to home to score or in another way scores. A sac means the runner has to score.
2007-03-26 13:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by No Comment 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrifice_fly
2007-03-26 13:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by Ballzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be a judgment call for the umpire. If the runner tried getting out of ways, yet nevertheless bumped into him hes secure. If he didnt see him, and he replaced into in the baseline hes secure. If the runner intentionally tried to impede the fielder, however if the fielder is in the baseline, the runner is out (interference). It feels like the 1st baseman replaced into playing a sprint out of place.
2016-10-20 00:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don`t think so, because you`re still charged an at bat. Same as hitting the ball to the right side to advance the runner from 2nd to 3rd.
2007-03-27 02:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by ropar 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not a sacrifice. That's only on a bunt. If your runner on second is very fast and scores on the long out, that would be a sacrifice fly. But your scenario would just be a long out.
2007-03-26 13:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by Slartibartfast 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No.It is only a sacrifice fly if a runner scores after the catch.
Chow!!
2007-03-26 15:20:42 · answer #7 · answered by No one 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. A runner must score for that to be a sacrifice.
2007-03-26 17:38:06 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, a sac fly is only credited when a run is scored. Roy White of the NEW YORK YANKEES still holds the season record with 13
2007-03-26 13:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, it is only a sacrifice if a runner tags from 3rd and crosses home safely.
2007-03-26 13:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by nick b 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋