Base Running Question

[David B]

Originally Posted by Justme

Runner on 1st or 2nd (or both), ball hit to the outfield.

Has anyone ever seen a base runner going from 2nd base to 3rd base cut inside (around the cutout area or sooner) to shorten the running distance when he thought that the umpires were watching the ball instead of the base running?

If you have had this pulled on you what did you call?

When FED had a rule about a runner being called out if he missed a base, the runners started touching the bases.

Since the rule was changed, I have several runners a game miss a base.

I have had none appealed at all - basically players are not taught to watch the runner touch any more - shame on them.

But as an umpire you just let them play and wait for an appeal.

Thanks
David