Proposed Rule Change

[Michael Scanlon]

I don’t know if this idea has come up before, but I want to propose a rule change.  The current rule is that when a batted ball hits the pitcher’s protective screen, it is considered a foul ball and becomes part of the count.  I think that when a batted ball strikes the screen, especially on the fly, the batter has perfectly timed their swing.  I know the screen is there to protect the pitcher, but if the screen wasn’t there, the batter has an excellent chance at a hit. Instead, the current rule penalizes the batter for a well-struck ball. 

My proposal is that when a batted ball hits the screen, it should only be considered a dead ball and not count as a foul ball.  

My experience is that situation only occurs a few times a year (and never to me!), but seems a fairer rule, especially for the batter.  

I’m interested to hear what others think about this.  

[hwoo...@aol.com]

the  batter also has an excellent  chance of  making an out    leave the rule  as is

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[Bob Niemiec]

Part of the reason we would keep the rule as is, it helps to stop people from "shooting the middle".

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