We know that one kind of strike is a foul ball, and there are generally 3 kinds:  

·     a ball that settles on the infield (where it stops determines whether it is foul);  

·     a bounding ball that goes into the outfield (where it passes 1st and 3rd base determines what it is - if any part of the ball crosses over any part of the base, it's fair, even if it next touches foul territory); 

·     a fly ball (where it first lands in relation to the foul line determines what it is - if it hits any part of the line or falls inside it, the ball is fair).

However there is another type of foul ball that sometimes occurs, and it is not specifically mentioned in the rule book. If a foul ball goes directly to and hits the batter (it’s usually the batter’s foot or leg) while the batter is in the box, the batter is not out.  This is true even if the foot or leg is hit outside of the box. By custom, because the batter can do nothing to control that, it’s just a foul. Mechanic: Throw hands up to signal time, yelling, “Time, hit the batter in the box.”

WSLL Families, without volunteer support it is not possible to provide the full baseball experience to our children. There are several opportunities to assist the league to provide the best experience possible. Please select the link below to see a list of ways to volunteer. 

Ways to Volunteer

WSLL’s own Brennan Miller called up for first MLB game Friday in Baltimore vs. Twins. 
Umped first game at Byron. WSLL’s second youth ump to ump an MLB game.