[IRISHMAFIA]

Some proposed ASA rule changes of which I am aware:

Class D SP - End of half-inning on each HR.

My view: Drastic, but apparently at this years D's, some teams excess HRs were in double-digits per game.

If the automatic out for a team playing shorthanded is missed, it may be still be ruled as an out anytime during that half-inning

Two proposals here: Move SP to a 3-2 count or keep a 4-3 count with the batter assuming a 1-1 count and a free foul.

My view: Second option may satisfy traditionalist, and most teams are playing with this now at most tournaments and league games

SP stealing - Allow the pitcher to receive the ball anywhere in the infield to end play and eliminate the requirement that all runners be moving for a steal to be valid.

My view: Apparently, many teams and umpires had a hard time understanding this rule, so this will make it a little simpler for all

Obstruction - Once a runner safely obtains the base to which they were protected, if they choose to leave the base during a subsequent play on another runner, they are now in jeopardy even if between the two bases where the original obstruction occurred.

My view: I believe the second half of the rule change should be scratched and not require a sub. play on another runner

Look Back - The LBR will be in effect for all runners once the pitcher receives and holds the ball in the circle, but not for the BR until they reach 1B.

My view: Make it one or the other. Too much going on for the umpires in this situation.