another running lane decision

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by btdt

During state playoffs last spring. R3, 2 out, ground ball to F-6 which F-6 fumbles around a bit and then makes a bad throw to first which pulls F-3 off the bag toward the plate.

Of course there is a collision and I have the runner safe.

Plate umpire calls time and call B/R out/interference for being out of running lane. Run does not count.

I did not agree but it was U-1 call.

My interpretation of the rule is for throws coming from behind the runner, not errant throws from F-6.

The call had an effect on who went to the state finals as the runner from third scored, but interference negated that run.

WHAT?!?

Umm, a discussion should have ensued between you and your partner so you could have instructed him quietly that he was very, very wrong in making a call like this!

[gordon30307]

Originally Posted by btdt

During state playoffs last spring. R3, 2 out, ground ball to F-6 which F-6 fumbles around a bit and then makes a bad throw to first which pulls F-3 off the bag toward the plate.

Of course there is a collision and I have the runner safe.

Plate umpire calls time and call B/R out/interference for being out of running lane. Run does not count.

I did not agree but it was U-1 call.

My interpretation of the rule is for throws coming from behind the runner, not errant throws from F-6.

The call had an effect on who went to the state finals as the runner from third scored, but interference negated that run.

1. UIC can't overrule you. It's your call all the way. By the way you're correct.

2. How did UIC get a playoff game? Most Rookies know this rule. Baseball 101.

[TussAgee11]

Here, the runner isn't out for leaving the runner's lane, he could be called out for leaving the baseline while a play is being made on him (unlikely because there was a collision) or for malicious contact in FED/NCAA. The only was I see a runner's lane violation is if it is blatantly obvious to U1 and everyone else in the park. PU should not be splitting hairs here though.

Here is an NCAA bulletin regarding the situation a similar situation. The situation is the first clip.