What constitutes a "lodged" ball in a fielder's glove?

A "lodged" ball in a fielder's glove refers to a situation where the ball becomes trapped in the glove and cannot be easily removed. The key aspect of this definition is the inability to extract the ball after several attempts, which highlights that the ball is effectively stuck within the glove's structure. This could happen due to various reasons including the way the glove is designed or the circumstances of the play.

Although conditions such as wet weather can affect the grip and functionality of a glove, simply being wet does not define a lodged ball. Similarly, a ball that is hidden by the glove's structure is not necessarily lodged; it may still be retrievable by the fielder. A caught ball that touches the ground does not fit the definition either, as it would be considered a different type of play, often resulting in the ball being ruled as not caught at all. Therefore, the correct understanding of a lodged ball emphasizes the identification of a ball that is unremovable after multiple attempts, making option B the correct interpretation.