Quote:
Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Can you tell me where it says that a dead ball appeal is not allowed on the BR missing 1B? The likelihood of this happening during a game situation is EXTREMELY unlikely, I know, but I don't see where it says that it's not allowed. Personally, if there's a potential appeal, I'll let it play out and not call "time."
|
Rules Supplement #1, section L. Missing First Base Before the Throw Arrives: When a runner passes first base before the throw arrives, they are considered to have touched the base unless properly appealed. On appeals involving the double base, when the batter-runner touches the white rather than the contrasting colored portion and a play is made, the same procedure applies. When an appeal is made in both situations, it must be made prior to the runner returning to first base
while the ball is live. (emphasis mine)
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
...However, if BR instead turns and safely reaches second base (on an overthrow, for example) without returning to touch first, then a dead ball appeal would be available, and could be honored.
|
Thank you for pointing out the situation where a dead ball appeal is available, but the OP implied the "usual" play of the B/R missing first and returning.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu
..Guess if I had digressed on some discussion about beer or cigars, it might have been better received.
|
As you can see, beer related hijacks are almost always appropriate!
