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Originally posted by Bob:
So please clarify, if you would:
If the runner has tarried too long away from the plate but is now hustling cheek to get back, can an appeal be met by merely touching the plate, or must the runner be tagged?
I can think of several different answers(yes, no, maybe, and depends(for old guys)). But if I wanted my answer I wouldn't ask you........
Bob
Just for clarification purposes:
Anytime a runner leaves the, "plate area," and the catcher must chase him to make a tag, the catcher may step on home plate instead. This remains true even if the runner returns to the, "plate area."
Once the runner leaves the, "plate area," the plate can be tagged forever.
Sincerely,
Jim Porter