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Originally posted by scyguy
This post is concerning FED rules
I am not sure I fully understand this rule, it is as follows:
Each runner other than the batter-runner (who is governed by 8-1-2) is awarded one base when:
c: he is attempting to steal or he is forced from the base he occupies by a batter-runner or runner who must advance because the catcher or any fielder obstructs the batter, such as stepping on or across home or pushing the batter to reach the pitch or touching the bat (8-1-1e).
How does this rule differ from 8-1-1e? For example, if you have a runner at third stealing home, runner at second not attempting to steal, catcher comes out of the box after time of pitch, catches ball before it has the opportunity to cross the plate, then tags runner. We have catcher obstruction, but do we award the batter first? The catcher made NO contact with the batter. Would this situation fall under the above rule and make it different from 8-1-1e? If so, then we would have to award the runner at second third, right?
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Sorry, but on page 47 of my 2004 FED rule book, there is no 8-1-2c... it ends at b and on page 48, we start with 8-2-1. Now if you reference 8-1-2a, that will refer you back to 8-1-14e (or c or d depending on the case).
You do not need contact with the batter if the catcher "steals" the pitch from the batter. The batter has a right to hit the pitch.