Need another ruling

[LRZ]

Originally Posted by MT 73

Agreed.
In softball if a fielder intentionally steps into DBT it is a 2 base award.
I wonder if OBR will follow suit?

I would think that, under OBR, this would already carry a two-base award, under the principle that it is the fielder's momentum that caused the ball to go into DBT, like the difference between a wild pitch or passed ball versus a ball that the catcher inadvertently kicks into DBT.

[MT 73]

Originally Posted by LRZ

I would think that, under OBR, this would already carry a two-base award, under the principle that it is the fielder's momentum that caused the ball to go into DBT, like the difference between a wild pitch or passed ball versus a ball that the catcher inadvertently kicks into DBT.

The rule you are referring to is called a subsequent push..
I am not positive but I do not think the same rule applies to the OP.
To be honest this whole stepping into DBT is very confusing to me.

[Rich Ives]

DBT awards in MLB seem only to be given if the fielder goes completely into DBT. Being jackknifed over the fence doesn't seem to warrant an award.