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Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Blue
What about from the MLBUM.....
Interpretation of Rule 7.01: Appeal Plays: Approved Rulings (12) Batter-runner hits a ground ball and beats the play at first base but misses the bag. Ruling: The proper mechanic is for the umpire to call the runner safe, indicating he beat the play. If the defense appeals by tagging the runner (or base) and appealing that the runner missed first base before the runner returns to first base, the batter-runner would be declared out.
Posada did pull his foot which might change this........
Joel
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I don't think it changes anything other than the addition of an "off the bag" mechanic to indicate why the batter-runner is safe. The batter-runner still beat the "play" at 1st base.