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Originally Posted by UmpLarryJohnson
why would the Catcher be playing on r1 who cant be thrown out at Second?  |
1) Maybe the runner was stealing. Many catchers don't wait for the umpire to call the pitch a ball, they just
throw, especially if there is any question as to whether the pitch was a ball or strike. Even if it's ball 4, R1 could be tagged out on an overslide.
2) Also, as I said before, if ball 4 occurred on a checked swing that is reversed to a strike - the runner
is in jeopardy and
can be thrown out. This is all going to happen
simultaneously - the
throw and the
appeal. A smart runner will not trot on down to 2nd, as if it is "awarded", on a checked swing situation for this
very reason. He'll hang out at 1st until the issue is resolved.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN