It should be noted that I was never questioning the awarding of a SB to Harmon in those double/triple steal situations. I was only pointing out that a number...

Stew, How would you have ruled on Crawford's steal of third in the bottom of the 5th in his 6 sb game? How do you interpret considering the score and inning in...

... What were the circumstances? Usually, you see DI only on a runner going from first to second. I suppose I'd give him a steal of third because, other than...

... The bottom of the 5th, Crawford the only runner on 2nd with two out, the attempt on the first pitch to Pat Burrell. Tampa was up 3-1. Kevin...

... Stolen base. I take it the catcher didn't throw, which isn't unusual on a steal of third when the runner gets a good jump....

... The earliest rule book I have is 1965, and defensive indifference was in there with the same essential language as in the 2009 rules. I'll check Total...

That is interesting. I have been scoring games for nearly 50 years (and still have all my old scorecards) and I really don't recall the term defensive...