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bbman Sat Sep 19, 2020 03:22pm
first baseman
 
OBR:
Runner on first, does the first baseman need to be entirely in fair territory?

bob jenkins Sun Sep 20, 2020 07:20am
Quote:
Originally Posted by bbman (Post 1039702)
OBR:
Runner on first, does the first baseman need to be entirely in fair territory?
Under OBR, yes -- but it's only enforced if someone brings it to the attention of the umpire. The penalty is a "don't do that" -- not a balk. Eject F3 if he refuses to comply.

Fed: No.

Robert Goodman Sun Sep 20, 2020 01:29pm
What advantage would the team in the field get from being allowed to have fielders other than the catcher in foul ground?

bob jenkins Sun Sep 20, 2020 04:02pm
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Originally Posted by Robert Goodman (Post 1039706)
What advantage would the team in the field get from being allowed to have fielders other than the catcher in foul ground?
It can be easier / quicker for F3 to make a tag.

In some codes, the rule also applies to all plays -- so you can have someone back up a pickoff or an appeal.

Robert Goodman Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:34pm
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 1039707)
It can be easier / quicker for F3 to make a tag.
Oh, of course, a left-hander, thanks. A lefty could make such a play forehand instead of backhand if he could stand on the foul side of the base.


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