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Originally posted by Rich Ives
You don't like the call so you're trying to find a reason. Give it up.
You can't use definition 1. We know it can't be definition 1 "Occurring at once; instant" because that really isn't physically possible.
For another look at "immediate" look at 7.08(c) [which you are attempting to invoke]. Do you require "instant" return or a definition 2 "near the present time - immeduate future" return? Most runners go a ways past the base, make a slow pivot, and walk of jog back. It certainly isn't "instant". It certainly is "near the present time - immediate future". No one ever gets called out for that. Must fulfill "immediate" as it pertains to baseball rules.
Therefore you have to go with definition 2 "Of or near the present time - immediate future".
The play meets all the criteria. A tag is required.
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A runner slides past the plate, is on the ground in the dirt area, and is diving back to tag the plate. This is immediate. Tag him. A runner has left the dirt area and is high fiving his teammates. Tag the plate and appeal to the umpire. This is too easy. You don't like this call either, but in a game you will have to live with it.