Catcher pick-offs/end-of-play

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by umpjim

The question is does that pick negate a batting out of order appeal or a missed base appeal?

YES because a pitch was thrown.

And if the pitcher throws the pick YES because a pick attempt is a play (legitimate attempt to to retire a runner).

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

YES because a pitch was thrown.

Most scenarios would have to be convoluted but improper batter gets ball four as F2 tries to pick R3 at 3B. Allow the BOO appeal?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by umpjim

Most scenarios would have to be convoluted but improper batter gets ball four as F2 tries to pick R3 at 3B. Allow the BOO appeal?

Yes.

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Yes.

Concise and correct IMHO.

[CT1]

I'd think the same requirements for putting a dead ball back in play would apply: Pitcher on the rubber with the ball, & batter in the box.

Anything before that would be considered part of the previous continuing action.

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by CT1

I'd think the same requirements for putting a dead ball back in play would apply: Pitcher on the rubber with the ball, & batter in the box.

Anything before that would be considered part of the previous continuing action.

Not if action relaxed and then a play was attempted.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by CT1

I'd think the same requirements for putting a dead ball back in play would apply: Pitcher on the rubber with the ball, & batter in the box.

Anything before that would be considered part of the previous continuing action.

'Twas never dead.

Therefore it's live.

A play or appeal can happen.

BTW no batter in the box is required to put the ball in play - customary to wait.

[CT1]

There has to be *some* line of demarcation to determine when a BOO appeal can't be allowed.