Illegally batted ball... am I the only one...

[Delaware Blue]

Originally Posted by UMP25

It's legal only under OBR. Under NCAA, touching the plate while contacting the ball is, like FED, a no-no.

My mistake - I knew better. It was an editing mistake. I meant to put it after my comment about FED - not OBR. I'll blame it on the time change. My brain is still on Daylight Saving Time.

[DG]

On average, I call it about twice a year. When I see it, it is never a difficult call, whole foot on the plate when contact is made, and almost always a bunt attempt and the foot is planted well before the ball arrives. When the coach comes out for explanation (almost always happens) I say "his foot was on the plate coach, it was an easy call", and they always turn around and go back to the bench.

[Tim C]

"On average, I call it about twice a year . . ."

As Carl is known to say:

"Amazing"

Regards,