Foul ball
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In baseball, a foul ball is a batted ball that:
Nook Logan, of the Erie SeaWolves, hitting a foul ball during a game against the Reading Phillies on July 2, 2006.
The batter and catcher are the only players that are generally stationed in foul territory, with the home plate umpire nearby to call balls and strikes.
Umpire Bill Miller gives the hand signal for a foul ball
Ray Chapman
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Raymond Johnson Chapman was an American professional baseball player. He spent his entire career as a shortstop for the Cleveland Indians of the American League.
Foul ball
…baseballs relative to team revenues and increased pressure to discontinue use of worn, damaged and/or discolored baseballs (especially after the death of Ray Chapman) combined to persuade several teams to change their foul ball policies during this period; the New York Giants changed theirs after losing a New York…
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Ray Chapman's grave
Restored Chapman plaque at Heritage Park in Progressive Field