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To: FredZarguna
Not specifically an answer to your question, but I was just watching the TWIB 20th anniversary show and it showed a play where a pitcher fielded a batted ball in his glove, then threw the glove and ball TOGETHER to first. Batter called out. (I didn't know that was legal).

As to your question I'm almost certain that it is still considered a live ball. NOT an out.

Like the situation where a player catches a ball in his cap.

And I know it's illegal to throw your mitt to stop a ball in any case.

Hence my confusion about the TWIB ruling.

90 posted on 04/05/2014 11:04:25 PM PDT by boop (I just wanted a President. But I got a rock.)
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To: boop

Remember that early 1980’s(?) Mariner game where their third baseman got down on his hands and knees and huffed and puffed and ‘blew’ a bunted ball into foul territory as it rolled down the third baseline? Sure a lot of crazy plays in MLB huh?


92 posted on 04/05/2014 11:10:18 PM PDT by bobby.223 (Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a great life!)
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To: boop
I answered the trivia question at #95,in case you're interested.

With respect to throwing the ball while in the glove, it isn't interference. AFAIK, it's only considered illegal to field a ball with a glove or part of your apparel.

97 posted on 04/05/2014 11:52:41 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!)
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