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yeah, U-trip has the same key phrase:
"[baserunner is out] When anyone other than another Runner physically assists him while the ball is in play."
I agree that my call might've been wrong. I guess what's still tricky for me is whether we're supposed to divine the intent of the coach.
we all agree that if a coach puts a bear hug around a wayward runner who was gonna be thrown out by a mile, and the runner goes back safely to third---that's an out.
and the reason he's out because the runner benefitted as a result of the physical contact, right?
so if a runner benefits (or potentially benefits) as a result of accidental physical contact, is that any less of an infraction?
dont get me wrong. I'm not looking to nitpick shirtsleeves grazing against each other. or even if the runner stumbles over the coach's foot--if the runner continues home, there's no upside for the offense. no "assistance."
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