2007-08-27 11:54:59 · 10 answers · asked by lwentzell 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Nope - doing so allows the batter and all baserunners to advance three bases. The relevant rule is 7.05(b), which states:
"Each runner including the batter-runner may, without liability to be put out, advance -- Three bases, if a fielder deliberately touches a fair ball with his cap, mask or any part of his uniform detached from its proper place on his person. The ball is in play and the batter may advance to home base at his peril".
2007-08-27 14:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rule is:
No player may use any part of their uniform to catch or field a baseball. They may only use their glove or bare hand.
If a player utilizes any part of their uniform to interfere with, field or catch a baseball during live play the penalty for the obstruction is 3 bases.
So, if a fielder catches a fly ball with their hat and the bases are loaded, the batter is awarded 3rd base and 3 runs score.
Hope that helps.
2007-08-27 12:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by AJAMMER69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they can but its a large advantage for the other team. all runners on base get to take 3 bags and the batter is credited with a triple.
2007-08-27 12:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Catherine 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. It's scored an error and all players move 3 bases I believe.
2007-08-27 12:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by PuckDat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if they do its automatically 3 bases for all runners/the hitter, and the batter can attempt to score at his own risk.
2007-08-27 12:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by baseballfreak2570 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. Another good question that i'll have to monitor to find out from the pros here.
2007-08-27 12:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, they would be granted three bases.
2007-08-27 14:15:08 · answer #7 · answered by Steven R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can but it's against the rules
2007-08-27 12:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No they cannot.
2007-08-27 11:59:15 · answer #9 · answered by Red Sox lover 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no,they can't
2007-08-27 18:57:02 · answer #10 · answered by ericfaul2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋