[QUOTE]Originally posted by BJ Moose:
[B]This is a good example of "rule book knowledge" vs conventional veteran umpire knowledge. (A mechanic that I only really learned THIS year.)
Yes, a "rulebookzealot" umpire CAN put the ball in play as soon as pitcher toes rubber with ball.. that's what book says.
Moose nice to see ya on this Board - BTW how's Seattle. I would love to see them make it to the playoffs without Griffy.
As far as the rules governing when the ball is officially "alive" check out the FED Board on Eteamz. Papa C gives one the answers using NCAA / FED and OBR as to when the ball is "officially" live again.
Pete Booth
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