missed 1st base mechanic

[PeteBooth]

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Originally Posted by mroyal

I don't know what else to say, gents. I've got two different interpreters in two different states (Virginia & Missouri) that are telling me to no call physically or verbally until something happens, by the offense, by going back to touch the base or defense, by appealing

First off the scenario we are discussing is rare, however,

Let's GET REAL and that will answer your question.

You are F1, F4 or F3. B1 beats the PLAY, and misses first base and Blue says or Signals NOTHING.

As a Fielder if you do not get a call (even a casual one) from the BU.

Guess what! The light-bulb! will go off and even if you didn't see the runner miss the base, you will instinctively say "Blue the runner missed first base" otherwise the BU would have signalled something. Now you got a cheap out.

That's the rationale for making the safe call at first base, because you might as well signal and say OUT if you remain silent.

Pete Booth