Ball pitched in dirt

2016/7/15 17:57:29

Question
This question pertains to ASA fast pitch 12-U girls. If a pitch lands in the dirt before reaching home plate, and the batter swings and misses the ball, is it a ball or a strike?

Answer
Thanks for the question!

As long as the pitch wasn't intentionally thrown into the dirt it is still a strike. Same as if it went 10 feet above her head or 10 feet behind her.

ASA Rule 7 Section 4 "A STRIKE IS CALLED BY THE UMPIRE"

C. For each pitch legally swung at and missed by the batter. (In fast pitch and slow pitch w/ stealing the ball remains live.)

Hopefully this answers your question, if not please send me a reply!

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