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Originally Posted by David Emerling
Your post started out with, "That is not totally correct," without ever specifying WHAT was not correct; my analysis or the individual's impressions.
So, what exactly is not correct?
I'm not following you.
Now I'm not sure whether we agree or not. 
David Emerling
Memphis, TN |
I don't care as to whether an OBS runner is put out by a mile or a step, if my determination during the initial play was home, she will be awarded home. If it was third, it will be third. If third and she is put out at home, she is out.
Now, there may be umpires who do use a "runner location" method as to awarding a base to a runner. I know some organizations teach it that way, but it is not the prescribed mechanic for ASA. Will I take such a thing into consideration? Rarely, but I will if I believe I underestimated a runner's ability. However, that is rare as I will lean toward protecting a runner in an OBS situation.
Another thing that hasn't been mentioned is the manner in which the runner was advancing at the time of the OBS. If she is just trotting down and rounding 1B in move of a leisurely manner prior to be OBS, she is likely to be protected as far as if she was hustling her tail off down the line and around 1B. Such mannerisms are more likely to be experienced in SP, but the rule is the same.