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To: dfwgator

When Johnson did it, it was ruled “no pitch” and a dead ball immediately.

http://www.life123.com/question/Randy-Johnson-Hits-a-Bird

If a batted ball hits a bird it’s a dead ball. If said ball lands in fair territory it’s also a ground rule double. This happened in a 1987 game between the Braves & the Mets. Braves outfielder Dion James hit a bird that was flying over left-center field at Shea Stadium. If the ball lands in foul territory it’s a foul ball. If a pitched ball hits a bird it’s a dead ball and considered no pitch.


42 posted on 03/31/2011 3:39:32 PM PDT by WOBBLY BOB ( "I don't want the majority if we don't stand for something"- Jim Demint)
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To: WOBBLY BOB
If the ball lands in foul territory it’s a foul ball.

Don't you mean it's a "fowl ball."? *Rimshot*

44 posted on 03/31/2011 3:46:13 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: WOBBLY BOB
When Johnson did it, it was ruled “no pitch” and a dead ball immediately.

And a dead bird immediately as well.

47 posted on 04/01/2011 2:02:28 AM PDT by Allegra (Hey! Stop looking at my tagline like that.)
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