base runner hit with batted ball

out; unless it is an ifield fly, then just the batter is out. (at least that is my recollection)

The base is not a safe haven for the baserunner. He also has to give way to a fielder trying to make a catch. Cannot just stand on the base.

The base does not protect a runner from being called out when struck by a fair-batted ball, except, as noted, on an infield fly.

What happens if the base runner gives way to a defensive player then gets tagged off the base?

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Originally posted by baseballpapa:
What happens if the base runner gives way to a defensive player then gets tagged off the base?

He's out, provided the defensive player has not caught a fly or line drive or tagged the base for the third out.

But if he failed to yield, he'd also be out. By yielding he has the chance of getting back safely.

Exception: If he's standing on first or third, and the ball strikes a part of him that is not in fair ground, it's a foul ball/dead ball. No out.

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Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
Exception: If he's standing on first or third, and the ball strikes a part of him that is not in fair ground, it's a foul ball/dead ball. No out.

Careful on this one. It'd be hard, but it is possible that the status of the ball would have already been established as fair when this occurs, in which case the runner would be out.

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Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
Exception: If he's standing on first or third, and the ball strikes a part of him that is not in fair ground, it's a foul ball/dead ball. No out.

You'll notice I included the term "fair batted ball" in my post. No exception necessary.

What if the infield is drawn in and a batted ball get past the drawn in shortstop and hits the runner standing on second base is he still out

If short or 2nd had a shot at it then no. If they had no play then yes.

And despite it not matching the exact wording of the rule, MLB umpires will protect an outfielder if he is coming in to make a play on the ball.

The bottom line philosophy is that it is the runner's "job" not to get by a batted ball.