1. 04-28-12 09:37 PM #1
    oakas
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    MLB Rule trivia question

    Just saw this happen on a game tonight.

    Shortstop threw his glove at a batted ball over his head. He missed the ball.

    What is the rule if he would have hit the ball in the air with his glove?
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  2. 04-28-12 09:54 PM #2
    Mr KLC
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    Is it 3 bases are awarded?
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  3. 04-28-12 09:58 PM #3
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    Yep Mr K. That is right.

    I did not know this rule.
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  4. 04-28-12 09:59 PM #4
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    The batter and all runners are awarded 3 bases.
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  5. 04-28-12 10:00 PM #5
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    I remember looking this up over a decade ago after watching "A League Of Their Own". Madonna caught the ball with her hat, so it kind of persuaded me to look it up at the time. I believe one base is awarded for throwing a glove at a pitched ball, and two are awarded for throwing it at a throw in the field.
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