Quick one for you guys...

[3appleshigh]

GO GO GADGET Fielder.

Coach now needs to move so fielder can play the ball. That is all.

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Same as if it hit an umpire

[Dave Hensley]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

Same as if it hit an umpire

No, not the same as if the ball hit an umpire. If the ball hits an umpire before passing an infielder other than the pitcher, as would be the case if the base umpire is in traditional B or C position, the ball is immediately dead, the batter is awarded 1B and runners advance only if forced.

That's decidedly different from "play on."

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Originally Posted by Dave Hensley

No, not the same as if the ball hit an umpire. If the ball hits an umpire before passing an infielder other than the pitcher, as would be the case if the base umpire is in traditional B or C position, the ball is immediately dead, the batter is awarded 1B and runners advance only if forced.

That's decidedly different from "play on."

I always thought the umpire was in play. maybe i need to read some rules

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

I always thought the umpire was in play. maybe i need to read some rules

Wait a minute, I think I see the problem here.

Dan, I hate to break this to you, but as I said before, unless Little League is specified, we are talking big people baseball on this forum. You probably work outside the bases in the outfield when working the bases in your LL games, correct?

If this is the case, you are behind the fielders, so if you get hit with the ball, it remains alive, as it has passed a fielder other than the pitcher. If you work inside the diamond and get hit, the ball is dead, the batter gets 1st base, and any forced runners advance.

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Wait a minute, I think I see the problem here.

Dan, I hate to break this to you, but as I said before, unless Little League is specified, we are talking big people baseball on this forum. You probably work outside the bases in the outfield when working the bases in your LL games, correct?

If this is the case, you are behind the fielders, so if you get hit with the ball, it remains alive, as it has passed a fielder other than the pitcher. If you work inside the diamond and get hit, the ball is dead, the batter gets 1st base, and any forced runners advance.

Yes. Well, lets get back to the topic.

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

Yes. Well, lets get back to the topic.

Just curious what the heck that means. SDST figured out where the misunderstanding was, and was right about it ... so what's the problem and why was his post off topic?

[BoomerSooner]

Since the OP's sitch was a little far-fetched, lets say the 3B Coach collapses on top of the ball. What's the call?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by BoomerSooner

Since the OP's sitch was a little far-fetched, lets say the 3B Coach collapses on top of the ball. What's the call?

And you think the OP's sitch was farfetched?

[LMan]

Originally Posted by BoomerSooner

Since the OP's sitch was a little far-fetched, lets say the 3B Coach collapses on top of the ball. What's the call?

911.......?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by LMan

911.......?

For a coach?

Throw his azz out for delaying the game!

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

I always thought the umpire was in play. maybe i need to read some rules

And the light comes on.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

Same as if it hit an umpire

If the umpire was in A or D, yes. In B or C, dead ball.