Missed base: opinions

[DG]

Originally Posted by David Emerling

I don't have a copy of J/R in front of me right now, but I have 2006 version of the BRD.

On p.15 (of the BRD) it cites from J/R saying, "If a suspect runner is tagged off base, ... a subsequent appeal of such runner's missed base is not allowed."

The BRD says this is on p.76 or J/R.

Further the BRD claims there is contradictory information as to what the rulebook says on this matter and what J/R says.

The PBUC suggests that a subsequent appeal is possible. J/R says it is not. The BRD recommends going with the PBUC ruling.

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

I don't have a 2006 BRD anymore, gave it away to a new umpire. The 2008 version on page 15 is talking about "last time by returns". However, the 2004 version of J/R I have does have the quote you mention from page 76, but this is related to tagging a runner off base in relaxed action, which is not the case under discussion.

The MLBUM is clear on runner who misses home and is on his way to dugout. Just tag home and appeal and he is out, but if he is actively returning you have to tag. It's not clear if this applies on a force play at home, case under discussion.

Still looking for definitive source to say runner must be tagged on a force play miss at home on a miss vs. just tag the plate and appeal.