Goofy one tonight

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bossman72

Bases loaded and less than 2 outs. Batter hits a soft loopy line drive at F4 who temporarily has it for a split second, then drops it.

Dead ball, BR out, other runners return. 98.437% of the time it's "intentional".

In the off-chance it wasn't, then you made the correct call.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Dead ball, BR out, other runners return. 98.437% of the time it's "intentional".

In the off-chance it wasn't, then you made the correct call.

This was my first thought as well, at least if the players are over the age of 12.

[bossman72]

all,

the line drive drop was 100% not intentional. that is not the issue. I'd like opinions on the INT no-call.

Also, more on R1- he started running when the ball was hit, but when it was apparent it would be caught, he bolted back to first before the ball was subsequently dropped. So, he had his back to the play.

[DG]

Originally Posted by bossman72

all,

the line drive drop was 100% not intentional. that is not the issue. I'd like opinions on the INT no-call.

Also, more on R1- he started running when the ball was hit, but when it was apparent it would be caught, he bolted back to first before the ball was subsequently dropped. So, he had his back to the play.

Sounds like the other 1.563% of the time Bob mentions above, ie unintentional. Good no call if that is your judgment on the call, and apparently it was.

[nickrego]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Dead ball, BR out, other runners return. 98.437% of the time it's "intentional".

In the off-chance it wasn't, then you made the correct call.

What Bob said...