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Originally posted by MPC
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Originally posted by David B
There are many umpires who read the material on this site and who might not post replies and we just want to make sure that misinformation is not spread.
And as Jim stated, this is something that you really hardly ever see in a baseball game.
Thanks
David
[Edited by David B on May 8th, 2004 at 02:04 PM]
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I agree 100% which is why it would be nice if there were a rules committee person that could chime in here. I've now discussed this case with our h.s. assignor and college assignor who are top shelf rules guys. They both agree that F2 must stay in the box until the ball is released. It would stand to reason since NCAA specifies "...releases the ball..."
I realize that bases are awarded at TOP. Just as with Time of the throw. Given each is different, on "time of throw" you award runners based on where they were when the ball is released. Not when he begins his crow hop. Sorry I'm not citing here but this was just pounded in our heads at school. Watch the ball and glance at the runners. Find the runner when the ball is released.
Believe me, I'm not afraid to say I've kicked this situation if indeed I have. However, this play has been run by guys who are considered the best rules guys in our state and each has agreed that F2 must be in the box when the pitch is released. So, who's one to believe?
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Well I don't have any of my books with me but my FED, but in FED if your HS assisgnor is calling it that way, then you might want to tell him he's doing it wrong.
The FED rules have been stated very clearly.
I've about decided that you like to stir a pot and then you don't have the rules to back it up.
If you can show me by rule in FED, then I'd believe you, but you can't.
Have a good season, as I stated before if you keep making these third world calls you're going to have a long season.
I like Jim's statement above. Baseball is just not that hard.
Thanks
DAvid