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Pinch Hitter for an Injured Batter

Brenda Spencer from Lincoln, CA asks:

If a batter fouls a ball that hits him and causes an injury that prevents him continuing the at bat, what happens?

If this happens then... Read More

Dead Ball on an Appealed Third Strike?

Paul from Bellingham asks:

Does an appealed 3rd strike constitute a dead ball?

No, the ball stays live on all strike appeals unless the ball hit the batter and he swung at it... Read More

Injured After a Catch in the Stands

Larry from Pennsylvania asks:

If a player catches a foul ball and then falls into the stands but is injured and unable to throw as the runner tags up, is there a limit to how many bases t... Read More

Pitcher Removing and Replacing the Ball in His Glove

Tom Baxter from Penfield, NY asks:

Once the pitcher takes the ball from his glove during his/her wind up, can he/she return the ball to the glove prior to delivering the pitch?
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