Quick one for you guys...

[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]

My spin on the original situation was to gather what to do if the ball becomes unplayable due to being trapped under a player. I know a coach isn't a player, but the situation is similar...live ball trapped under a person. So for example line drive into the pitcher, who falls ontop of the ball unconcious. I know obviously the first and foremost concern is player safety/injury. But if we kill immediately how would we decide what bases to award. Would this be similar to a ball trapped in the jersey? This situation is a little more possibe than my ball under the 3b coach, and something that will eventually come up.

[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!

[tmp44]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

For a coach?

Throw his azz out for delaying the game!

Unless he's an assisstant, which in that case he doesn't exist, which means any injury that was sustained is fictional and the F5 should be able to reach through the non-existant body on top of the ball, pick it up, and make a play.....right?

....man am I bored in the office today.....

[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.