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Old Wed Jul 25, 2001, 12:29pm
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A "catch" and a "tag" are two completely different definitions. Mixing "apples" with "oranges" only complicates the discussion, if we're only talking about apples. In fact, the definition specifically says your description is NOT a catch. There is no such exception in the definition of "Tag".

If a runner is TOUCHED by a fielder holding the ball securely and firmly in his hand or glove . . . it's a TAG. Period. Because the ball is dropped after that TOUCH doesn't alter that definition one iota. The only judgement that needs to be made is whether or not the fielder had secure and firm possession of the ball AT THE TIME OF THE TOUCH!

As I started out in my earlier reply . . . there will be those that disagree. Obviously you're among them. That doesn't change the fact that the PU could have called R3 out on the tag . . . and be fully justified in his judgement.

That's all.

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