Please, make the MLB/NCAA call

[bluehair]

Originally posted by SAump
I said, so far alone, that the tag rule does NOT APLLY on a FORCE PLAY at 1B. WHY? It is a disadvantage for the runner not to slide. Forget the interference play, the running lane is established to protect the first baseman from a B/R spikes during a slide/step and other serious BLOWS! This was recognized by Ty Cobb and is not treated under the same scenario at the other bases. It is a force play, no-tag rule at 1B, SAFE!

You may be correct about the origin of the 45 ft lane, I have no idea, but you're point that the 45 foot lane is currently used to protect F3 is obsolete. I've seen spiking where the runner used this lane. We can/do protect F3 (via ejection/suspension) without need for the 45 foot lane.

Originally posted by SAump
but some of you have already questioned that (my) interpretation. It happens routinely at every other base.

No wonder.


[Edited by bluehair on Jul 6th, 2005 at 11:06 AM]