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Originally Posted by johnnyg08
I understand all that you're saying and I also agree with you...my only question is how to explain this to a coach while using MLB rules...after all, we, as umpires, know it's okay...but what in the rules states that it is okay or is not okay. I read rule 7 with regard to the runner and the only thing I could find is as long as a play isn't being made on the runner that he can't violate the baseline rule...is that it? once a play is made on him the runner must head one way or another?
Again, I understand it...but when the politely coach comes out to discuss teh call after asking for, and being granted time...I think we owe him a better explanation than simply saying "that's how it is coach..."
Thank you for your previous post.
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When the polite comes out to discuss it, you tell him the runner has done nothing illegal. There's not a section called, "Runner has done nothing illegal when he ... A) ... B)... etc." You tell him quite simply that there is no violation on this play.
And to answer your other post, yes, the runner must run directly toward one of the bases if a fielder is attempting a tag on this runner. If you want to play on the runner, have RF come in front of him, throw the ball to RF - most Baserunners will back away - OUT! RF can then throw home. Takes a talented RF though.