Play/situation:
- Pitcher throws a high fastball.
- Batter swings, and foul tips it directly into the catchers mitt.
- Speed of the ball causes it to pop out of the mitt, hit the catcher's mask, and ricochet straight up into the air about 4 feet.
- Catcher looks up and catches the ball.
Legally caught foul tip. Yes or no?
ie, R1 stealing on pitch. Would he have to return?
Is this a foul tip or is it a foul ball?
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