Not quite the same play. In this play the BR is out
if he doesn't advance because it is strike three on the batter. He's not
required to advance. , it's his choice.
If he does advance (and it also adds that within a reasonable time) then he may be put out or he may be safe.
If he does not advance (within a reasonable time) it's simply a strike out.
This is not an appeal play.
Thanks
David
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Originally posted by Bfair
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Originally posted by Carl Childress
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Buster: The batter-runner failing to go to first is not an infraction.
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Buster, if you believe that the batter runner is not required to advance to first base, then how do you explain Fed Casebook Play 8.1.1b:
"F2 drops the third strike. B1 starts toward the dugout and F2 does not throw to first. B1 then makes a quick dash to first.
Ruling: If F2 does not throw to first, he risks failure to put out B1. However, "B1 should be declared out for failure to attempt to reach first within a reasonable time if he does not reach the base before the time of the next pitch, he reaches his bench, or a half inning is ended because the infielders have left the diamond. (8-4-1l)."
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[Edited by Bfair on Mar 30th, 2001 at 02:05 AM]
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