Rookie League question

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

In a pro game, when was the last time you saw a catcher flattened by a runner going out of his way when there was no play?

This year, last year, probably the year before. It occurs most often when a play could be possible at home, but the fielder decides not to throw. The runner, with hs back to the field chooses to contine as as the play was developing.

Happens a lot in Rookie Leagues and Single A; and more rarely in AAA and the majors.

The OBR gives an umpire the authority to dump a player that does this. There are plenty of Pro umpires who would not do so. I know this. I say they are wrong.

And, by practice, MLB umpires say you are wrong.