Ball thrown to 1st base after BB/Walk ????

[orioles35]

When I was in Little League (okay, I'll admit it...it was 29 years ago), I was on an All-star team that did this same thing. It was legal then...it's legal now. Sounds like someone played "invent-a-rule" because he didn't like this play.

Now, I've invented a 15 runs after 3 mercy rule, but that's another story.

[U of M Sam]

Situation described in the OP, as I understand, is a legal play.

Now, I've invented a 15 runs after 3 mercy rule, but that's another story.[/QUOTE]

That's the NFHS mercy rule (along with the 10 after 4 1/2 or 5) which I like.
It seems tough for LL to adopt this mercy rule because of the "mandatory play" requirements.
Sam

[DG]

I am not aware of a NFHS 15 after 3 mercy rule. AAU uses this rule, but not NFHS.

[orioles35]

This was in rec ball...14-15 year olds. Coach didn't have a clue and the kids were out of control. Called ballgame after three innings and no one complained on the field or in the stands.