JPM III wrote:
> <ben> wrote in message
> news:4332b0c5$0$11741$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_between_cricket_and_baseball#Play
> >
> > Excellent site for baseball fans who are interested to learn about
> > Cricket.
>
> Interesting, although I have a couple of things to say about it:
>
>
> Who uses the term "ups" to identify a plate appearance or at-bat? "He's up",
> sure... but "His ups"? Psh!
>
> Also, the rules do not state that a baseball batter must drop the bat on the
> bases. Any hitter is allowed to carry his bat if he wishes, but as the
> explanation goes, much more emphasis is placed on the difficulty of
> achieving extra bases or scoring extra runs, so it is to the batter-runner's
> advantage to drop the bat. However, it certainly is not against the rules to
> hang on to it as long as it is not used to intimidate fielders.
>
> Also, if a baseball player hits the ball twice, it is either a foul ball
> or -- if the ball is in fair territory for the second hit -- an out. There
> are also less common outs in baseball such as interference calls, batting
> out of turn, or passing a baserunner.
>
> The "infield" in baseball is the area in fair territory between and around
> the bases. Typically, this includes the entire area in front of the
> outfield, as far back as the dirt reaches.
>
>
> It seems like this article was written by someone more familiar with Cricket
> than Baseball. I'm thinking about editing it. :-P

Whoever wrote it also appears to be unaware that baseball batters wear
'cups' (aka abdominal protectors).  Also he thinks that no-one in their
right mind would take the chance of a run-out in cricket because of the
relatively low value of a single run!

Phil.