Sea @ Tex-Foul or not?

[renrodb]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

After Josh Paul screwed up. Before that, the rule was the batter could run to first anytime before entering dead ball territory.

Can you please give a rule number for the change. I read thru the rules published by MLB and do not find a reference to a batter being called out for leaving the dirt area after he has swung at a pitch. I did find language regarding a batter leaving the dirt area if he didn't swing which is to keep him from delaying the game. Thanks

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by renrodb

Can you please give a rule number for the change. I read thru the rules published by MLB and do not find a reference to a batter being called out for leaving the dirt area after he has swung at a pitch. I did find language regarding a batter leaving the dirt area if he didn't swing which is to keep him from delaying the game. Thanks

6.09(b) CMT

[renrodb]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

6.09(b) CMT

You are too fast for me.

[bobbybanaduck]

DJ rocks.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

DJ rocks.

Indeed he did. So did Munch in game one.

[Tim C]

"quick question on the OP video.
"Why didn't the PU give a dropped-third-strike mechanic?

"Would have saved him some trouble. I know for HS we're instructed to give our strike mechanic followed by the safe mechanic, and I know this is standard to some veteran umpires around these forums as well."

Because it was not an uncaught mechanic. It was clear that F2 did not catch the ball.

The only call necessary in this sequence would be both hands up if the ball was called foul. When that signal wasn't made it is quite clear that F2 had not caught the third strike.

[alex7]

Thanks for the sigh and the answer Tim. Stay classy!

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by alex7

Thanks for the sigh and the answer Tim. Stay classy!

Good luck with that pi$sing contest!

[renrodb]

Originally Posted by renrodb

Can you please give a rule number for the change. I read thru the rules published by MLB and do not find a reference to a batter being called out for leaving the dirt area after he has swung at a pitch. I did find language regarding a batter leaving the dirt area if he didn't swing which is to keep him from delaying the game. Thanks

Never mind I found it, thanks
Rule 6.09(b) Comment: A batter who does not realize his situation on a third strike not caught, and who is not in the process of running to first base, shall be declared out once he leaves the dirt circle surrounding home plate.