MLB Slide Rule
I'm reading 6.01j - the new MLB slide rule on force plays. Can anybody tell me what's different than what the slide rule has traditionally been? It seems the wording is pretty much the same. What can't you do now that you used to be able to?
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From the MLB press release on the rule changes:
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This is the change that went into effect last year (2016). ( aka utley rule in response to the chase utley takeout play in 2015 NLDS). There were significant changes from 2015-2016 (as noted). But i dont see any change in rules 2016 to 2017. Nor any new comments in 2017 rules .
This was heavily enphasised in 2016 spring training and we saw it enforced throughout 2016 season. Including elimination of neighborhood play, allowing instant replay (and creating painful delays ). |
It seems like it's the same rule though (same as prior to 2016). As long as you're within an arm's length of the base, you can take out the fielder. What am I missing?
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They have to start their slide before reaching the base and they have to remain on the base. Before 2016, you'd see players start their slide on the base or next to it (within an arms reach), but they ended up on the grass by the time their momentum stopped. That's now an illegal slide. Also, as Matt said, they can't alter their path to try to make contact. |
Thanks guys. So on a routine double play at second with the SS covering and shuffling to the RF side of the base after the catch, it seems like the runner basically has to go straight into the bag much like the FPSR, correct? If he slides into the fielder, even within arm's reach of the bag, this is illegal, correct?
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I know that I am late to the party I have heard of Post Versalog (I own both a full size and a half size, as well as a full size Post Triglog), Pickett, and K&E slide rules but I have never heard of an OBR slide rule, :p!
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Basically. he must slide within reach, touch the bag. and remain in contact. If he "gets" the fielder while doing that it's legal. |
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