Spoke to the umpire that made the call in the situation I posted about the runner lane violation. The information I received was backward, the person relating...
If the ball had been fair?  => DOUBLE-SECRET Probation ! ... From: ladyblue2140 <ladyblue2140@...> Subject: [WRLLUmpires] Interesting question To:...
Hey everybody, I have been lurking/posting occasionally on the llumpires group and was directed over here for some more reading by a couple of others. I reside...
I had another great week down there as an instructor. It is a truly great program that never fails to remind me why I love umpiring so much. Lee and John put...
Fair ball, Runner out, Foul ball?, is foul ball, foul ball, foul ball. It's plain and simple, runner in foul territory and ball in foul territory, on the...
Sounds like a great time had by all. I met David in PBUC and glad to hear how he's doing! Jason WI D4 ... think this ... finally ... structure. ... and 2 ... ...
I suppose the ball could hit the base and bounce back into foul territory. Interesting question. Is the runner out if the ball bounces off the bag and contacts...
... territory. ... bag and contacts the runner ... Ok as we know and we teach at Umpire School if the rule book covered every possibility of anything happening...
Rita; If you have a reputation for being quick to eject... I suppose I'm explosive. In 5 years, 227 games: 4 coaches: For language, both vulgarities and...
... Okay, that is definitely an "interesting question." My first reaction was to question HOW that would possibly happen. Only came up with two possibilities:...
Andy, Ok I have no problem with disagreement, as it is good for us ALL. God knows I'm wrong all the time anyway..... but I think intent and possible play does...
... Not with rule 7.08(f) directly. You're thinking of other rules.... probably 7.08(b). ... 7.08(b) intentionally interferes with a thrown ball; or hinders a...
Cool... I never quoted a rule I just said I'd call the maggot out! Besides I need outs to put this thing in the bag. It is 10:45 in the evening and it is...
19 years 700+ games (I gave up counting) 3 Coaches (including my youngest sons). 2 Players (both for maliciously running over catchers. Ken Smith AZ D12 UIC ...
Our league is hosting District Major boys and a question was posed last night at a scorekeepers meeting that I drew a blank on. An illegal pitch is called....
If the pitch is not thrown, it doesn't count toward the pitch count. Pitch count is about saving arms ... so if it doesn't get thrown ... it doesn't get...
4.03(a) The catcher shall be stationed in the catchers box. The catcher may leave that position at any time to catch a pitch or make a play except that when...
In Majors & below, the catcher's box is SO HUGE, it is impossible NOT to be in the catcher's box ... check it out in the green book. If you call an illegal...
... The rule is applied to ALL levels of baseball & softball and applies to more than just intentional walks. So YES, you need to enforce the rule. However,...
Wll said, Andy ... obvious violations will stick out like a sore thumb. Bruce AZ-5 ... The rule is applied to ALL levels of baseball & softball and applies to...
Ok, now this goes to illegal pitches not counting for the pitch count. If the pitcher does throw the ball but the catcher is outside of the catcher's box,...
In that case, I'd count it. Similar to a balk. It wouldn't count unless it's ball 4 or the ball is put into play by the batter. Bruce AZ-5 ... ============= ...
We just kind of ignored it. There is no reason to call it. I did mention to the major catchers that it can be a good habit of getting into to stay in the...
... last ... to- ... ball ... I had made this same inquiry with my DA prior to posting this question and just now got his reply which I've pasted below. ... ...
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