Rule Quiz of the Week: Fair or Foul

July 2, 2020

The Situation

The first baseman’s feet are positioned in fair territory when he fields this ground ball.

The Call

Fair. The fielder's feet position determines fair or foul.
Foul. The fielder touched the ball over foul territory.

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