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Originally Posted by EricH
Just FYI, from July 2010 rules clarifications:
"(T)he umpire should first allow the runner to complete (his) base running responsibilities" before calling dead ball.
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This is not worded properly. By definition, the ball is dead the moment it leaves play, not when the umpire makes such a declaration.
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