Ball lodged in glove: FED interpretation

[umpyre007]

Originally posted by bob jenkins

A case play interp on this rule would make the intent clear (punish the "lodged ball thrown glove", not the "switch hands to throw" play).

That I can heartily agree with. Since FED seems to be basing their thoughts soley on safety issues then punish ONLY the "stuck-ball-thrown-glove" portion of the situation. Let the defense keep any other outs recorded without (and prior to) the aid of the SBTG violation.

The thing that really gets me would be a two base award, which in my mind is a little too drastic for this unintentional rules violation. Why not make it similar to umpire interference? If a fielder is guilty of a SBTG violation award the batter first base and any other runners forced to advance would do so. Compromise and tweaking suggestions can now be entertained.

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