Summer rules philosophy

[Nigel Tufnel]

Originally Posted by bossman72

All,

Most of us here work summer baseball where teams use OBR rules with their modifications (re-entry, metal bats, slide rule, etc). However in their league rules, the majority of the time, they don't list a penalty for violating these rules. It says what you MAY do, but does not have a consequence for violating that rule.

So, what would you do in the following situations.


1) League uses re-entry. A substitute re-enters the game after being out already. He doubles scoring 2 runs and then is noticed to be illegal. Would you do the straight OBR enforcement and toss him and let everything stand (according to an Evans interp) or would you invoke the FED penalty for illegal substitution?.

2) Another re-entry question. A pitcher is pinch hit for in the 3rd inning. He then re-enters the line-up to hit in the 6th inning. Would you let him pitch the next time that team goes on defense? This is legal in FED, but would you allow it in an OBR game (which OBR rules don't account for re-entry).

3) The league uses metal bats with a -3 differential. The batter uses a -5 and singles and then the bat is discovered. Would you call him out and return runners ala FED rules, or would you just remove the bat since it is "out of spec" ala OBR rules (MLBUM interp)?

4) League has a "slide or avoid" rule. A runner coming home maliciously contacts the catcher, who doesn't have the ball and is not fielding the ball (the catcher would be called for obstruction under normal circumstances). Would you call him out, eject him, and supersede the obstruction, or would you score him on the obstruction and eject him for the MC?


Thanks!

I think you pointed it out above...OBR rules with modifications...
I don't think I have ever used FED rules with modifications in the summer...

Every state has its quirks though...

Big book..let the chips fall where they may...

Plate meeting should remove some of the grey areas if you want answers to your question..

[jkumpire]

1. I lie whenever I can, esp, about pitches on the outside corner.
2. I make up my own rules to get the game over quickly, and if there is any question about enforcement, it is whatever rule set allows the greatest number of outs quickly I can get.
3. I eject as many people as possible to end the game quickly so I can take my gear off and put my cap on straight....

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

1. I lie whenever I can, esp, about pitches on the outside corner.
2. I make up my own rules to get the game over quickly, and if there is any question about enforcement, it is whatever rule set allows the greatest number of outs quickly I can get.
3. I eject as many people as possible to end the game quickly so I can take my gear off and put my cap on straight....

jkumpire = Coaches Dream!

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

1. I lie whenever I can, esp, about pitches on the outside corner.
2. I make up my own rules to get the game over quickly, and if there is any question about enforcement, it is whatever rule set allows the greatest number of outs quickly I can get.
3. I eject as many people as possible to end the game quickly so I can take my gear off and put my cap on straight....

You gotta be $hitting me!

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

1. I lie whenever I can, esp, about pitches on the outside corner.
2. I make up my own rules to get the game over quickly, and if there is any question about enforcement, it is whatever rule set allows the greatest number of outs quickly I can get.
3. I eject as many people as possible to end the game quickly so I can take my gear off and put my cap on straight....

If you lie all the time, how will they get the message when you make a FYC?

[jkumpire]

While I wouldn't put it in your wording, you are correct at what I was doing.

[jkumpire]

oops

[jkumpire]

Originally Posted by SethPDX

If you lie all the time, how will they get the message when you make a FYC?

1. Post it on this forum
2. Write them a message in a notarized letter
3. Have a lawyer mail a formal letter (oops, that might not worl)
4. Text them using my cell phone, everyone else does.
5. Send Ozzy over to tell them.

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

1. Post it on this forum
2. Write them a message in a notarized letter
3. Have a lawyer mail a formal letter (oops, that might not worl)
4. Text them using my cell phone, everyone else does.
5. Send Ozzy over to tell them.

Others that come to mind:

7. YouTube
8. Sky Writing

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

1. Post it on this forum
2. Write them a message in a notarized letter
3. Have a lawyer mail a formal letter (oops, that might not worl)
4. Text them using my cell phone, everyone else does.
5. Send Ozzy over to tell them.

Good idea. They all have cell phones.