Ball Hitting the Pitcher's Rubber and Going Foul

Tom Cox from Toms River, NJ asks:

A ball is hit, hits the pitchers rubber, and goes foul without going past 1st or 3rd base, or anyone touching it. Is the ball fair or foul?
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Substituting For Pinch Hitters or Runners

Ray from Mississippi asks:

Does a pinch hitter and pinch runner have to play in the next inning?

No, he does not have to play in the next inning. The pinch hitter or runner c... (more)

Foul Ball Off the Knob of the Bat

Jim from Chesapeake, VA asks:

If a pitched ball hit the knob of the bat and goes into foul territory, is it a foul ball?

Yes, if a pitched ball hits any part of the bat and t... (more)