Walk-off walk

aceholleran · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Jul 19, 2009, 01:49pm

I was BU, and we had a "walk-off walk" last night. 2 outs, BTW.

B1, though neglected to run to first. Instead he celebrates with his teammates, after R3 touches the dish. Keeping 4.09(b) in mind, I am watching all of this. Now, F2 tries tags B1 as he runs to and touches first.

Then I exit the field. In the lot, a surprisingly reasonable losing coach asks me for an explanation. I said, "You can't tag the batter before he gets to first--it was a walk." Then I got creative. "In fact the only way you can get an out on the batter here is if he enters the dugout."

I realize the rule states "refuses to touch first."

Anybody have opinions on how I should have stated this to the coach? I am still thanking St. Bill Klem that B1 touched first.

Ace

mbyron · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Jul 19, 2009, 05:47pm

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Originally Posted by aceholleran

Then I got creative. "In fact the only way you can get an out on the batter here is if he enters the dugout."

... before the defense leaves the field."

We had a walk-off single today where the batter failed to run to 1B. The defense left the field, and then the D-coach asked me the same question. You're right, coach, he didn't touch first. But your players left the field (to shake hands), so the game's over.

mick · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 20, 2009, 07:05am

Quietly remind the Batter/Runner that he must complete the trip to first.

SanDiegoSteve · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 20, 2009, 11:08am

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Originally Posted by mick

Quietly remind the Batter/Runner that he must complete the trip to first.

Better watch out, the "anti-coaching players" people are going to come out of the woodwork now!

Rcichon · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 20, 2009, 11:25am

"Charlie, he touched first before the defense exited the field".

Then I turn and reach for Kevin's thunderstick....

mick · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 20, 2009, 12:59pm

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Better watch out, the "anti-coaching players" people are going to come out of the woodwork now!

I understand that part, Steve.
I am sure no one would do that in all cases and at all levels.

Thanks.

bob jenkins · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 21, 2009, 08:30am

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Originally Posted by Rcichon

Then I turn and reach for Kevin's thunderstick....

What you and Kevin do in your personal time is of no concern to anyone here.

Rcichon · #8 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 21, 2009, 11:17am

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Originally Posted by bob jenkins

What you and Kevin do in your personal time is of no concern to anyone here.

Dingled by the dangling digit of destiny...

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