Rookie League question

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

No one's disagreeing here (although I do have to wonder how something could be "very uncommon") -- that's why the question was asked.

What we (some of us) are saying is that the way it's handled in the pros is (often) different from how it's handled in the games any of us work.

I tend to think you may be right, Bob. Although, since it is rarely handled, I am not sure a blanket statement should be made as to how it would be handled.

Would Greg Gibson handle this differently than Lance Barksdale? Probably. I do not think I have ever seen it in MLB. The closest thing I can remember is a game within the last couple of years(discussed here?) where a runner slid into a catcher trying to complete a 6-1-3 double play and they called interference...and he touched the plate!

Just because some Rookie league, A or AA umpires might allow this does not mean it should be allowed or even that it always IS allowed.

I know that it shouldn't and I am not so sure that it IS allowed across the board because I do not think there is a rash of guys assaulting catchers not involved in plays.

PS Something can be very uncommon but, it cannot be very unique.