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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
I am confused. Are some states just getting the memo? Appeals have been in the FED book for quite some time now. I was under the distinct impression that it was universally applied.
Also, my rule book lists certain rules that can be modified by state adoption, but it does not list any of the appeal rules as ones that can be altered. It isn't considered a speed-up rule, is it? Somebody please tell me how this came about.  |
SD Steve,
Verbal appeals are still in the FED rulebook as they have been for some time. What has
changed (not sure exactly when) is that FED used to have a rule where the umpire could call an out on a baserunning infraction (missed base or failure to retouch on a legally caught fly ball) without
any appeal by the defense. The current ruling is that the defense must appeal - either verbally or by the more traditional "appeal play". Except, apparently, in South Carolina.
As to whether or not it is proper for a state association to modify this rule, I haven't the foggiest.
JM