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Originally Posted by SAump
Rule: Fair batted ball or thrown ball lodges in defensive player's or umpire's uniform or equipment.
Penalty: Two base award (batter and runners) at time of pitch.
Just wondering about the rationale for awarding two bases for a very unlikely occurrence. Far more serious occurrences/incidents/infractions award only one base. Most B/R's would not attempt that extra base and I doubt many of those who did would be succesful. A one base award seems sufficient for a baseball lodging inside one's clothing. Can anyone justify any other reason than the current rule for awarding two bases?
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I just read another rule I don't like dealing with a lodged ball, but I am not talking. Whatever rationale is provided for this particular situation has to be as weak as the thrown bat award allowing batter to keep his meaningless base hit, followed by the immediate ejection penalty for sending a person to the hospital. In fact, I may handle the situation the very same way. OOPS.