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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
A variation on the play previously discussed...
Let me add something to this discussion. Is there any reason this should not be considered a blocked ball? In the scenario above, since there was obviously no play on R1 at 1B, therefore no out to be made, just kill the ball. If R1 attained 2B before the ball became blocked, she stays. If not, back to 1B.
ASA Blocked Ball:
"A blocked ball is a batter or thrown ball that is touched, stopped or handled by a person not engaged in the game, or which touches any object that is not part of the official equipment or official playing area."
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Mike,
I admit that I've wondered why this isn't a blocked ball - just for those reasons. The only answer I've ever been given - and by some folks you know - is that it isn't a blocked ball, it's a catcher making a play that shouldn't be made. So we're still left with a DMC. Good thing we don't call the catcher a "fielder" here, else we'd have a dumb MF.