A little help, gentlemen

UmpJM · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 30, 2007, 07:39pm

BktBallRef,

#1. It depends where the runner was when the errant throw left the infielder's hand. If the batter had already reached 1B at that point in time (and if any other runners had also reached their advance base) the award is 2 bases from that point in time - i.e., 3B. Otherwise, the award is 2 bases from the time the pitcher initiated his pitching motion - i.e., 2B.

#2. The umpire has demonstrated a lot of potential to become a coach. It makes no difference which way the runner was headed. Two bases beyond his last legally attained base - i.e., 3B.

#3. Sounds like they got this one right - sort of. The point in time that the ball went out of play is not relevant. If the errant throw resulted from the first play by an infielder AND the BR had not reached 1B at the time of the throw, the award is 2 bases Time of Pitch - i.e., 2B for the batter.

JM

(edited to correct typos)

Dave Hensley · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 02, 2007, 06:22pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachJM

#2. The umpire has demonstrated a lot of potential to become a coach.

LOL! (Needless filler so my reply will be long enough.)

RPatrino · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 02, 2007, 06:27pm

Dave, long enough for what? And isn't that the ultimate insult..." you ump like a coach, blue" ( Needless filler so my response will be longer then Hensley's).

Dave Hensley · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 02, 2007, 06:29pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPatrino

Dave, long enough for what? And isn't that the ultimate insult..." you ump like a coach, blue" ( Needless filler so my response will be longer then Hensley's).

Long enough to get posted. The board software doesn't like overly pithy replies.