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Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
No, baseball is not the odd ruling. Allowing the B/R to over run 1B when first trying to acquire 1B on a batted ball or an uncut third strike is a logical rule because it allows the B/R to run as fast as possible without attempting to go to another base. It is not logical for a B/R to be allowed to over run 1B on a walk because the B/R is being awarded 1B for being walked; in this case there is not reason for a B/R to over run 1B except to attempt to go to 2B.
Therefore I submit to you that the NFHS Softball rule is the oddball rule.
MTD, Sr.
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Compare this rule for every baseball and softball sanctioning body you can think of, from the Little Leagues to the Major Leagues.
How many prohibit a batter-runner from overrunning first base on a walk?
Just one that I know of. So I'd call that single one the odd man out!