Babe Ruth rule question

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Follow-up question: What is the penalty if the runner does not retouch after a foul ball?

Nothing. It's not even a "don't do that."

Without the rule, as has been alluded to before, either the offense would tak an 89' lead and easily steal the next base once the ball was in play, or the defense would try to get the ball in play when the runner was 45' from the base and get an easy out.

As long as both teams are happy with the runner's position, put the ball in play.