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"SNIP"
"Speaking about split seconds. Lets suppose B-R pases over first by half a step. inmediately the first baseman shows you the glove appealing for an out, but at that moment B-R is already on the base. The appealing takes predence and he is out. here is one he does not have to ask for, because it is an automatic appeal. Ex.: R1 departs early and a fly ball is caught. the throw to first is an appeal which cant be asked because that split second is obviously needed by the defense."
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Southump,
The re-tag appeal and the missed base appeal are two different animals requiring two different mechanics. A re-tag appeal is automatic in almost every case. However, the missed base appeal is not.
In your play above, concerning the missed base, since the runner who failed to touch the base in passing stayed in the immediate area of that base an appeal would not be allowed, only a tag. (J/R, JEA and OBR under 7.10(d) extended to all bases). If you don't understand that, read this thread from the top. G.
[Edited by Gee on Aug 12th, 2004 at 04:50 PM]
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