Rules We Don't Like

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by SAump

I don't like the penalty to the rule that allows a batter-runner to carelessly throw his bat and by existing rule keep his base hit, 3-3-b.

Please note that a fake tag, 3-3-a, is deemed defensive obstruction (8-3-2) and warrants an extra base award. As harmless as a fake tag may seem, look at the stiff penalty.

Affirmative action is needed to prevent anything which may seriously injure a player or umpire. I feel BR should be declared out, and all runners should return to bases at TOP. Delmon Young would probably disagree.

Why shouldn't he get to keep his hit if he didn't interfere with the play? A carelessly discarded bat has a severe enough penalty for the second offense.


Tim.