R/i

[bbman]

Dropped third strike, 2 outs.
Catcher retrieves ball in foul territory on first base side. His throw hits the b/r who's running in fair territory. Int?

[bob jenkins]

Play on.

[LRZ]

The scenario is a bit sketchy, but let's assume that the runner is somewhere along the second half of the baseline leading to first, ie, the running lane. bob, do you say play on because OBR requires a quality throw, which is unlikely here where the catcher is in foul territory and the runner in fair? That is, a quality throw would have been to the foul-side of the base.

Or because if the BR had not yet reached the running lane, there is no running lane violation?

I don't work school ball, so I'm not sure about this: am I correct that FED does not require a quality throw? If not, this could be a running lane violation if the BR interfered with the fielder's opportunity to catch the throw, right?

[thumpferee]

Originally Posted by LRZ

The scenario is a bit sketchy, but let's assume that the runner is somewhere along the second half of the baseline leading to first, ie, the running lane. bob, do you say play on because OBR requires a quality throw, which is unlikely here where the catcher is in foul territory and the runner in fair? That is, a quality throw would have been to the foul-side of the base.

Or because if the BR had not yet reached the running lane, there is no running lane violation?

I don't work school ball, so I'm not sure about this: am I correct that FED does not require a quality throw? If not, this could be a running lane violation if the BR interfered with the fielder's opportunity to catch the throw, right?

I know you asked Bob, but, I would say yes to the first. I don't believe the second question is relevant but, unless intentional, would be true.

You are correct, FED only requires a throw, but I learned the hard way on that one. In the OP, what did the BR INT with? Nothing, which is what I would have in FED 8-4-1g(1)

[bob jenkins]

Fed Interp but it generally applies in other codes:

SITUATION 19: B1 bunts and F2 fields the ball in fair territory in front of home plate. B1 is running in foul territory when F2, in fair territory, throws errantly and hits B1 in the back. B1 continues running and touches first base. RULING: The play stands. F2 made an errant throw. Although B1 was not in the running lane, his position did not interfere with F2’s throw. (8-4-1g Exception)

[LRZ]

Rules like that are among the reasons why I don't work NFHS baseball.

Sorry, bob, I did not mean your "explanation" but the official ruling.