Missed first base

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by blueump

That's what I don't get

I'm getting this from the FED book, (yes the only ball I call...sorry I'm such an amateur) 8-4-2i

Any runner is out when he...does not retouch his base before a fielder tags him or holds the ball while touching such base after any situation

Notice the word "retouch" here...as in retouch after a caught fly? Different animal from what we're speaking of, eh?

(8-2-1 an advancing runner shall touch first, second, third and then home plate in order...)

Just general instructions on how to run the bases.


Tell me, what would you do if a runner passed but missed second base?

Wait for an appeal...correct?

First is no different in that regard.

Maybe I'm just retarded and can't get this!

Relax. You're overthinking this.