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Originally Posted by Linknblue
ASA Rules set: What's the difference? Example: 1st base left too soon on fly ball (no tag up) and runner obtains 2nd base with no appeal by defense. Legally or illegally obtained? Does it matter if we have a blocked ball or out of play throw if and when play is appealed? My thoughts are, you wouldn't give the runner home if the runner realized his error and retreated to 1st during dead ball would you?
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Real simple. On a blocked or overthrown ball the runner is awarded two bases from where they were standing when the throw was released. No "what ifs" or "buts", that IS the award.
Whether the runner failed to touch or hold a base is irrelevant to any award, but is appealable by the defense as permitted by the rules.
Do not overthink this