Talk:Catch (baseball)

Meaning of catch in phrases
Hi all,

this 'catch' refers to catching a ball in a game of baseballball. Does anyone know of the meaning of catch if we say " get this catch off me "?
 * I live in the U.S. and I've never heard that expression. --Locarno 14:05, 13 July 2005 (UTC)
 * Well, probably it doesnt mean anything...

What about the meaning of 'whats the catch' as in there may be an adittion or requirement of.
 * I've added this to Catch: The caveat or hidden obligation in a bargain or deal, usually more significant than initially revealed. Locarno  —The preceding  signed but undated.

This article needs to be cleaned up; then split. Anthony Rupert 03:01, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Definition according to MLB
In Major League Baseball the definition for a catch is:

A CATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession in his hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it; providing he does not use his cap, protector, pocket or any other part of his uniform in getting possession. It is not a catch, however, if simultaneously or immediately following his contact with the ball, he collides with a player, or with a wall, or if he falls down, and as a result of such collision or falling, drops the ball. It is not a catch if a fielder touches a fly ball which then hits a member of the offensive team or an umpire and then is caught by another defensive player. If the fielder has made the catch and drops the ball while in the act of making a throw following the catch, the ball shall be adjudged to have been caught. In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove that he has complete control of the ball and that his release of the ball is voluntary and intentional. Rule 2.00 (Catch)

''Comment: A catch is legal if the ball is finally held by any fielder, even though juggled, or held by another fielder before it touches the ground. Runners may leave their bases the instant the first fielder touches the ball. A fielder may reach over a fence, railing, rope or other line of demarcation to make a catch. He may jump on top of a railing, or canvas that may be in foul ground. No interference should be allowed when a fielder reaches over a fence, railing, rope or into a stand to catch a ball. He does so at his own risk. If a fielder, attempting a catch at the edge of the dugout, is “held up” and kept from an apparent fall by a player or players of either team and the catch is made, it shall be allowed.''

From: http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/official_rules/definition_terms_2.jsp

Just thought I should add this incase anyone wanted to elaborate anything I added --Borgarde 08:08, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

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BetacommandBot (talk) 21:12, 13 February 2008 (UTC)