New NFHS Rules that MTD, Jr., and I learned today.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

MTD, Jr., is playing in two different 18 & over baseball leagues this summer. Today he had games in both leagues, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

The BU umpire in the evening game did not show up, but the PU did, and he was a real keeper. He wore from his feet up: black and white running shoes; catcher's shin guards under black with white piping down the legs warm-up pants; a navy blue umpire's shirt with a chest protector under it; a white ball bag hanging from a black belt around his waist; a black umpire's face mask; and the piece de resistance: instead of a navy blue umpire's hat, he wore a blue bandana over his bald head.

Now for the two new NFHS Rules:

1) A RHP must disegage from the pitching plate to attempt to pick off a runner on third base and a LHP must disegage from the pitching plate to attempt to pick off a runner on first base, .

2) A batter is always out on an uncaught third strike when there are two outs and first base is occupied because it just like the IFF rule, .

MTD, Sr.