what happens if a infield fly rule ball is dropped?

Answer 1

The batter is still out, but the runners are not forced to advance. If a runner does try to advance, the defense must tag him.

Answer 2

The Infield Fly Rule in baseball (specifically, rule 6.05e, coupled with the definition in rule section 2.00) is intended to prevent unfair gamesmanship by the fielders that would result in an easy double play. The infield fly rule applies when there are fewer than two outs, and there is a force play at third (runners on first and second base, or bases loaded.) In these situations, if a fair fly ball is hit that, in the umpire's judgment, is catchable by an infielder with ordinary effort, the batter is out regardless of whether the ball is actually caught in flight. The rule states that the umpire is supposed to announce, "Infield fly, if fair". If the ball will be almost certainly fair, the umpire will likely yell, "Infield fly, batter's out!" or just "Batter's out!"

Any fair fly ball that could have been caught by an infielder with ordinary effort is covered by the rule, regardless of where the ball was caught. The ball need not be caught by an infielder, nor must it be caught in the infield. For example, if an infielder retreats to the outfield in an effort to catch a fly ball with ordinary effort, the Infield Fly Rule would be invoked, even if an outfielder ultimately caught the ball, and even if no infielder attempted to make a play on the ball. Similarly, a fly ball within the infield that could have been caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, but is caught by an outfielder, would also be covered by the rule.

On a caught infield fly, the runners must tag up and may attempt to advance, like on any catch. If the infield fly falls to fair ground untouched, or is touched and dropped, runners need not tag up. In either case, since the batter is out, the force play on other runners is removed.

Answer 3

Assuming an umpire has declared "infield fly rule" the ball is considered caught whether it actually is or not. It's up to the umpire to decide when to call the rule and it can be invoked whether the ball lands in the dirt or in the grass or if it is caught by an infielder or an outfielder.

Some of the above answers are wrong. There have to be either runners on first and second or the bases have to be loaded to call the infield fly rule. It was created to prevent the easy double play. It doesn't work if a runner is only on first because the batter should easily be able to reach first base and avoid the double play.

Answer 4

Nothing, the batter is still out.

An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.
When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall immediately declare “Infield Fly” for the benefit of the runners. If the ball is near the baselines, the umpire shall declare “Infield Fly, if Fair.”
The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of the ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball. If the hit becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any foul.
If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounces foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball. If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground outside the baseline, and bounces fair before passing first or third base, it is an Infield Fly.
Rule 2.00 (Infield Fly) Comment: On the infield fly rule the umpire is to rule whether the ball could ordinarily have been handled by an infielder—not by some arbitrary limitation such as the grass, or the base lines. The umpire must rule also that a ball is an infield fly, even if handled by an outfielder, if, in the umpire’s judgment, the ball could have been as easily handled by an infielder. The infield fly is in no sense to be considered an appeal play. The umpire’s judgment must govern, and the decision should be made immediately.
When an infield fly rule is called, runners may advance at their own risk. If on an infield fly rule, the infielder intentionally drops a fair ball, the ball remains in play despite the provisions of Rule 6.05 (L). The infield fly rule takes precedence.

The Infield Fly Rule in baseball (specifically, rule 6.05e, coupled with the definition in rule section 2.00) is intended to prevent unfair gamesmanship by the fielders that would result in an easy double play. The infield fly rule applies when there are fewer than two outs, and there is a force play at third (runners on first and second base, or bases loaded.) In these situations, if a fair fly ball is hit that, in the umpire's judgment, is catchable by an infielder with ordinary effort, the batter is out regardless of whether the ball is actually caught in flight. The rule states that the umpire is supposed to announce, "Infield fly, if fair". If the ball will be almost certainly fair, the umpire will likely yell, "Infield fly, batter's out!" or just "Batter's out!"

Any fair fly ball that could have been caught by an infielder with ordinary effort is covered by the rule, regardless of where the ball was caught. The ball need not be caught by an infielder, nor must it be caught in the infield. For example, if an infielder retreats to the outfield in an effort to catch a fly ball with ordinary effort, the Infield Fly Rule would be invoked, even if an outfielder ultimately caught the ball, and even if no infielder attempted to make a play on the ball. Similarly, a fly ball within the infield that could have been caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, but is caught by an outfielder, would also be covered by the rule.

On a caught infield fly, the runners must tag up and may attempt to advance, like on any catch. If the infield fly falls to fair ground untouched, or is touched and dropped, runners need not tag up. In either case, since the batter is out, the force play on other runners is removed.

Answer 5

The infield fly rule applies with runners on first and second, or first, second and third, with less than two out. The infielder must be able to catch the ball with "ordinary effort" for that fielder, and the ball must be caught in fair territory. That's why you'll sometimes hear a reference to "infield fly, if fair".

The runners can proceed at risk of being thrown out, but the batter is still out. As soon as the call of infield fly has been made, the batter is out.

It's 6.05 (e) and (l) of the rulebook.

Answer 6

The infield fly rule only applies if there is a runner on first base,and even if the ball is drop the batter is out,the reason for the rule is so a fielder won't intensiontely drop the ball to force a double play,I have seen a fielder drop the ball,the infield fly rule was applied,the batter was called out,the runner on first on seeing the drop ball ran to second where he was tagged and called out,he didn't know he was running on his own risk,thinking his team mate would be safe at first,the Chicago Cubs were the victims of the L A Dodgers

Answer 7

When the infield fly rule is in affect that means no matter what happens the batter is out. That is why there is a rule so no one can drop a ball on purpose to role a double play.

Answer 8

The batter is automatically out if an infield fly rule is in effect, and the base runners advance at their own risk.

Chow!!

Answer 9

The reason they have that rule is so infielders don't drop the ball on purpose and turn two. If he dropped it the batter would be called out because no matter what happens, even if nobody goes for it, the batter is out.

Answer 10

The batter is out:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/official_rules/definition_terms_2.jsp

(This is actually part of one of my favorite baseball trivia questions... How can a player be credited with an unassisted triple play without ever touching the ball?
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Answer.. Situation is man on first (A) and man on second (B)with no outs. Batter hits an infield fly rule to the shortstop side of second base.
1. Batter is out from Infield Fly Rule
Runner on firs base, (A) advances at his own risk, (part of Infoeld Fly Rule), and passes runner at second base, (B).
2. Runner A is out for passing runner B
Fly ball lands and bounces and hits player B who is standing just off of second base.
3. Runner B is out since ball in play touched him while he was off the bag

The SS would get credit for all three put outs since he was the closest player to the play, (although he never actually touched the ball).