Baltimore vs Boston

[David B]

Originally posted by MPC
F2 has the opportunity to throw the ball inside or out so that supports the 5' over the head theory. However, if the throw is 5' over the head because BR has the throwing lane blocked, int. should be called. I know there aren't any Fed umpires who would incourage an F2 to plug BR in the head because that would be against all safety and sportsmanship rules. That would appear as though those umpires were picking which rules they intend to enforce.

For those guys who will absolutely not call int on the high throw in the example, how would you handle a batters int with a catchers throw to retire R1 at 2nd base when the ball end up 5' over the fielders head and in center field? Example: R1 to 2nd, B1 swings on the pitch and his mo carries him in front of the plate. F2 comes up to throw and B1 is in front of him causing his release to be high and results in the ball ending up in center. Same basic theory. B1/BR is blocking throwing lane Illegally so I don't see how int can't be called given that the offensive actually is the direct cause of the misfire.

Looks like another good example of common sense/fair play.

What's the saying, you can lead a horse to water...

This is not even close to the same thing, compare apples to apples.

And I won't even go down the common sense thing...

Good luck, you're going to need it.

Thanks
David