Homerun or something else?!

Hello,

Welcome to Just Answer. After doing some research it appears that the coach was correct. The rule book in section 6.09d states,

Quote: "The batter becomes a runner when: a fair fly ball passes over a fence or into the stands at a distance from home base of 165 feet (Junior/Senior/Big League Baseball - 250 feet) or more. Such hit entitles the batter to a home run when all bases have been legally touched. A fair fly ball that passes out of the playing field at a point less than 165 feet (Junior/Senior/Big League Baseball - 250 feet) from home base shall entitle the batter to advance to second base only."

Thank You,

Michael D.

Edited by MichaelD159 on June 29 2006 at 3:00pm

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Hi, Thanks for your answer. However, under the facts I presented, the ball travelled over 165 feet and hit the top of the fence (and the marking yellow line) at 180 feet. It then bounced up and then back into the field. Is this a homerun under the rule? Thanks for the quick reply!

Dan

Hi, Thanks for your answer. However, under the facts I presented, the ball travelled over 165 feet and hit the top of the fence (and the marking yellow line) at 180 feet. It then bounced up and then back into the field. That is to say, it never left the playing field; it is a bit like a ball hitting the foul pole and falling back into the field or a ball hitting the yellow line or above in a big league game. In both instances, it is ruled a homerun. Is this a homerun under the little league rule? Thanks for the quick reply!

Dan

Hello,

I checked with another expert that is a little league coach. He said that if the ball hits the yellow bar that is on top of the fence and bounces back into the field then it should be ruled a home run. If the ball hits the middle of the fence below the yellow bar then it should be ruled as a double.

Thank You,

Michael D.

Edited by MichaelD159 on June 29 2006 at 3:17pm

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Thank you for your quick and thoughtful response. Also, thank you for checking with another source to confirm your position. I accept your answer.

Dan