Catch

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What is the Definition of a Catch in Baseball?

A catch in baseball is awarded to a fielder once they have securely caught a baseball without it bouncing first. The fielder is then able to pass the ball to another fielder. When a ball has been caught in this manner, the batter is out.

Illegal Catches in Baseball

There are ways in which a catch in baseball can be made illegal and be disallowed. In order for this to occur, one of the following situations must happen.

  • If the batted ball collides or hits another member of the offense or defense before being caught.
  • If the fielder uses anything but their hand or glove to catch the ball, it is illegal.

I'm Nick, a professional researcher & writer by day and a die-hard baseball fan by night. I have a deep love and knowledge of the game and love sharing it with others. I've been involved in baseball in one way or another for as long as I can remember - playing the game on an amateur level since I was a kid, writing about the game for my college newspaper, and now working with some of the biggest names in baseball media.