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I Interference Ibb an abbreviation for "intentional base on balls." IF Infield, Infielder, Infield Fly ILLEGAL (Or ILLEGALLY) is contrary to the Official Little League Rules.
ILLEGAL PITCH ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL is one hit by the batter with one or both feet on the ground entirely outside the batter's box. INELIGIBLE PITCHER - Applies to regular season violations of Regulation VI. (See also Rule 4.19.) INELIGIBLE PLAYER - Applies to regular season violations of regulations regarding league age, residence (as defined by Little League Baseball, Incorporated) and participation on the proper team within the Local League. (See also Rule 4.19.)
INFIELDER
a fielder who occupies a position in the infield.
The 90-foot diamond defined by and including the four bases: first base, second base, third base and home plate. The infield also includes the dirt area that falls outside of the diamond shape but before the outfield grass. Also called a diamond.
Infield Fly A fair fly ball, hit with less than two outs, which can be caught by an infielder without extraordinary effort, when first and second or first, second, and third bases are occupied. Line drives and attempted bunts do not count. Infield Fly Rule A rule which declares the batter out because, in the judgement of the umpire, a fair fly ball hit within the infield can be caught by an infielder facing the infield when at least first and second bases are occupied and there is less than two out. For this purpose, an outfielder that is stationed in or near the infield is also considered an infielder. The umpire signals that the rule is in effect by calling "infield fly" and raising a clenched fist overhead. The ball does not have to be caught. The batter is out but the ball is still live and all baserunners may try to advance at their own peril. The rule was instituted so that an infielder does not deliberately drop the ball so that a double-play can be set up. From The OFFICIAL RULES of LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder stationed in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule, When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall immediately declare "Infield Fly" for the benefit of the runners, If the ball is near the baseline, the umpire shall declare "Infield Fly if Fair." The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of that ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball. If the hit becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any foul. NOTE (1): If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounce foul and remains foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball, If declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground, outside the baseline, and bounces fair before passing first or third base, it is an Infield Fly. NOTE (2): The Infield Fly Rule does not apply in Tee Ball. Infielder A fielder who occupies a position within the infield. Any one of the four fielders (first baseman, second baseman, third baseman and shortstop) that play at or near bases on the inner section of the playing field. Infield In Strategy often employed in games where the score is close and there is a runner on third base. The infielders on the defensive team position themselves several feet closer to home plate. This is done in a effort to prevent the runner from third base from advancing to home on a ball hit to the infield. Bringing the infield in is risky, however, because it gives the batter a larger area through which to drive the ball. IN FLIGHT describes a batted, thrown, or pitched ball which has not yet touched the ground or some object other than a fielder. If the pitch touches the ground and bounces through the strike zone, without being struck at by the batter, it is a "ball." If such a pitch touches the batter, that batter shall be awarded first base. If the batter hits such a pitch, the ensuing action shall be the same as if the ball was hit in flight. IN JEOPARDY is a term indicating that the ball is in play and an offensive player may be put out. Inning A segment of the game where each team has one turn at-bat and one turn in the field. That portion of a game within which the teams alternate on offense and defense and in which there are three putouts for each team. Each team's time at bat is a half-inning. It will be held that an inning starts the moment the third out is made completing the preceding inning. The visiting team always bats in the top half (beginning) of an inning. If the home team has a higher total after their opponents bat in the top half of the last schedule inning, the bottom half of the inning is not played and the score is final. A tie at the end of regulation play forces extra innings. The game continues until an inning is complete and the visitors have a higher score, or until the home team breaks the tie (then) they don't complete the 3 outs.
Innings Pitched The number of innings within which a specific pitcher has pitched. Every out is considered a third of an inning. In Play (of a ball) in the game while play continues, as opposed to 'dead' when play must stop. "inside out" - verb. To hit the ball to the opposite field. A right-hander hitting to right field, for instance. "He waited on the pitch and an inside-out to left." INSIDE PITCH a pitch that passes between the batter and home plate. Inside-The-Park home run is a ball hit in the playing field that results in the batter touching first, second, and third bases, and then reaching home base safely to score without the aid of an error and without being put out. Intentional Walk A base on balls because the pitcher deliberately threw the fourth ball outside the strike zone. Four balls thrown on purpose to a batter advancing the hitter to first base. Generally, executed when 1st base is empty to set-up a force play. Interference An act by a fielder which hinders a players attempt to hit a pitch or an act by a member of the team at bat that impedes a fielder attempting to make a play. INTERFERENCE (a)Offensive interference is an act by a member of the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play. If the umpire declares the batter, batter-runner or a runner out for interference, all other runners shall return to the last base that was, in the judgment of the umpire, legally touched at the time of the interference, unless otherwise provided by these rules. (b)Defensive interference is an act by a fielder which hinders or prevents a batter from hitting a pitch. (c)Umpire's interference occurs (1) when an umpire hinders, impedes or prevents a catcher's throw attempting to prevent a stolen base, or (2) when a fair ball touches an umpire on fair territory before passing a fielder. (d)Spectator interference occurs when a spectator reaches out of the stands or goes on the playing field, and touches a live ball. (e)On any interference the ball is dead. INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT The tournament that begins in early July at the district level and ends in August with a World Series in eight divisions of play (Little League Baseball for 11-12 year olds; Junior League Baseball for 13-14 year olds; Senior League Baseball for 15-16 year olds; Big League Baseball for 17-18 year olds; Little League Softball for 11-12 year olds; Junior League Softball for 13-14 year olds; Senior League Softball for 15-16 year olds; Big League Softball for 17-18 year olds). The International Tournament is under the administrative control of the Tournament Committee in Wiiliamsport, Pennsylvania. "In the Dirt" Used to describe a pitch that doesn't make it to the catcher without hitting the ground. IP Scorer's notation for Innings Pitched IW Scorer's notation for Intentional Walk
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