Appeal of home plate

[azscump9]

ONce he entered the dugout he cannot "get in the footrace" He is out on the catcher touching home plate. At least that is the way I remember the rules....but I have been out of the game for 3 years plus. ANd loving every minute of retirement from the game

[canadaump6]

Could I get a rule reference for this please?

[shickenbottom]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Could I get a rule reference for this please?

How about 7.08 (k). The assumption being that he has not entered the dugout. Once in the dugout, he's effectively abandoned his effort and is assumed to have touched pending an appropriate and legal appeal.


7.08 (k) In running or sliding for home base, he fails to touch home base and makes no attempt to return to the base, when a fielder holds the ball in his hand, while touching home base, and appeals to the umpire for the decision.

Rule 7.08(k) Comment: This rule applies only where runner is on his way to the bench and the catcher would be required to chase him. It does not apply to the ordinary play where the runner misses the plate and then immediately makes an effort to touch the plate before being tagged. In that case, runner must be tagged.

[SanDiegoSteve]

And:

MLBUM 5.3: "A runner may not return to touch a base or the plate after he has entered the dugout."