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Originally Posted by mcrowder
Um.... you can't "occupy" home plate.
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Why not ?
The moment you touch the base, you are occupying it.
There is no rule that says how soon you have to vacate the base. There was no impending play from another runner, so he could stay put until he is sure of the umpire's call.
If there was an impending play, then the runner would have to vacate the area of the next play.
But it is an interesting concept...The occupation of Home Plate.
I don't recall that ever being discussed here.