I thought your previous post was specifically speaking to the next batter being an automatic out. sorry.
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Originally Posted by mcrowder
No, NIUmp - perhaps you didn't read my post about halfway up.
This is another GREAT example of why you make sure all potential plays are completed before letting the next guy come up. The batter with the steel pipe is not going to be allowed into the batters box (and then called out) until it is apparent the defense is ready to move on from the previous play..
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Previous play as Bob described, but play ends with a dead ball.
2 man crew
PU does not know BR missed first. Only BU.
Next batter steps in, again according to Bob's situation, let's say with an obviously illegal bat. PU rings him up. Defense intended to appeal when play resumed.
Now what?
If PU does not know there is an appeal forthcoming he won't know to delay his out call for an illegal bat.
If you don't rule according to Bob's apparent way of thinking you've just given a huge advantage to the team that screwed up twice. And screwed the team that did absolutely nothing wrong.
Again I'll reiterate.
Classic case of rules not being able to fairly adapt to all situations.
Common sense is needed.
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Originally Posted by mcrowder
Extend your sitch a little further, but using your ruling... What if there was only ONE out - a player misses a base, the next batter comes in illegally and is called out, and NOW you're going to allow an appeal play on the previous play - potentially a 3rd out when there was no chance of getting a 3rd out at all prior to the NEXT batter coming in for his at bat. No ... you can't do that.
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I'm not sure what you're saying here.
one out
BR misses base-potential 2nd out
Illegal batter-3rd out.
potentially a 3rd out when there was no chance of getting a 3rd out at all prior to the NEXT batter coming in for his at bat.
help me understand why there is no chance of getting a third out.