[David B]

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



[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bfair

Originally posted by Carl Childress

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]