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Is a pitch legal if a defensive player has 1 foot in foul territory at the time of the pitch?
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∙ 14y ago
The location of the fielder's body has no bearing on whether a ball is fair or foul. It is the location of the ball when it is touched by the fielder or when it goes by the base that determines whether it is fair or foul.
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∙ 19y ago
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∙ 14y agoBy MLB rule, no. The catcher is allowed to be in foul territory within the catcher's box behind the plate. Other than that, no other defensive player is allowed to be positioned, even have one foot positioned, in foul territory. MLB Rule 4.03 states: "When the ball is put in play at the start of, or during a game, all fielders other than the catcher shall be on fair territory." The penalty is a balk. -----well, not exactly ... here is the complete rule, and the balk penalty only applies to the catcher -- 4.03(a). For a fielder -- 4.03(c) -- there is no specified penalty, so it becomes just a "don't do that" rule. If a player persisted, he could, of couse, be ejected. 4.03 When the ball is put in play at the start of, or during a game, all fielders other than the catcher shall be on fair territory. (a) The catcher shall station himself directly back of the plate. He may leave his position at any time to catch a pitch or make a play except that when the batter is being given an intentional base on balls, the catcher must stand with both feet within the lines of the catcher's box until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. PENALTY: Balk. (b) The pitcher, while in the act of delivering the ball to the batter, shall take his legal position; (c) Except the pitcher and the catcher, any fielder may station himself anywher in fair territory.
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∙ 14y agoYes..only one foot has to be in play..
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