Everyone's talking about location... The requirements for in-field construction are ordinary defense, Hanwha won, so it's a loss...
Oct 30, 2025
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In the bottom of the second inning, Hanwha Eagles, who scored a 1-0 lead with Choi Jae-hoon's timely hit, continued to score additional points with one out and runners on the first and second bases, and a strange scene came out.
Lee Do-yoon's hit came up high behind the shortstop. an ordinary fly ball in a position slightly off the infield. LG shortstop Oh Ji-hwan waited for the ball on the grass. The ball was close to the second base, so second baseman Ha Joo-seok had to stick close to the base.
It seemed to have the requirements for an in-field fly, but the referee did not declare anyone.
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The situation where the chance continued with two outs and runners on the first and second bases was the moment when the inning ended. Oh Ji-hwan's sense and boldness, who is good at connecting vaguely floating balls with such plays, shone.
Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon kicked out of the dugout and protested, but it was not accepted. Head coach Kim Kyung-moon asked 'Why wasn't the infield fly declared?' and the referee explained by citing the location of the port. Coach Kim also agreed and turned around.
In fact, it wasn't even supposed to appeal. According to KBO baseball rules 'Infield fly is by no means an appeal play. This is because the judgment of the referee is stated as 'absolute'.
However, it was a hit that could raise questions about the part where the infield fly was not declared before the appeal. It's important because it's not 'position' but 'defensive posture'.
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As stipulated in the baseball rules, 'Infield Fly' refers to the fact that a batter hits a fly ball (excluding a fly ball due to a straight hit or bunt) when a runner is on the first or second base or with one out, and an infielder can catch <
'Ordinary defense' is the most important component. In , the 'judge' reiterates that when applying the infield fly, the infielder should be based on whether or not the <
The criterion for judgment is the defensive posture emphasized twice as 'ordinary defense', 'ordinary defense'.
In other words, it means that the position of catching the ball is not important, but 'ordinary ordinary defense' or not'.
Of course, if the referees at the scene judged that it was not an ordinary ball to catch, they may not declare an infield fly. This is because infield fly is the absolute discretion of the referee like strike calls before ABS.Hanwha, which failed to score a follow-up chance, was on the verge of losing three consecutive games, allowing a 1-2 turnaround, but won 7-3 with a large score in the eighth inning, winning one game after two losses.
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The game is over. Hanwha has come from behind to win, so there is no need for controversy to grow. However, the problem is ahead.
In the remaining series, the infielder waited for an ordinary fly ball in the outfield If such a similar situation occurs again, it could be controversial.
You just have to judge faithfully to the rules.
In determining the upcoming infield fly situation, the important point for the judges to watch is not whether it is 'position', but whether it is 'ordinary defense', that is, the infielder's defensive posture.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
