Awarded bases - hit by pitch

[Carl Childress]

Originally posted by greymule
Is the order of the appeals relevant in Fed? That is, if the defense first appeals the runner from 1B for failing to reach 2B, does his being called out remove the force on the runner from 2B going to 3B?

There's no official FED ruling.

Consequently, I would rule by analogy and say the order of appeals does matter. That's what I say at Section 12 in the BRD.

FED rules. Bases loaded. B1 is HBP. R3 advances and B1 advances. R2 and R1 do not advance.

Defense appeals first R2, then R1: no run scores.
Defense appeals first R1, then R2: run scores.

The FED and OBR are very clear: When a preceding runner is put out BEFORE a baserunning error occurs, the force is no longer in effect.

That is not the case for appeals, which is why I sought an official interpretation from PBUC. PBUC extended the live action force removal to appeals. I understand why: It means the defense must be smart enough to appeal properly. If they aren't, why reward them?

Failing a definitive FED ruling (and there is none), umpires should adopt any official ruling available. It makes for consistent officiating.