Base Running Question

[Justme]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Maybe it's just me, but don't you think ejecting a player for intentionally missing a base is over the top?

The rules have a proscribed penalty for the infraction if it's appealed, so why would your association want to add to the rules?

Do you also eject if a runner fails to tag on a long fly ball intentionally?


Tim.

First, I have no input into how our association wants us to rule on things like this, I was just asking others to find out their experiences.

As they explained things to us last night, missing a base would still be an appeal play per the rule book BUT if a player intentionally cuts several feet off by cutting inside then it is unsportsmanlike behavior (A.K.A. cheating).