Batted Ball Hits Runner on Base

Rich Ives · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Sep 02, 2009, 10:43pm

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Originally Posted by kheisner

I've been told it is up to the disgruntled coach to show me in the book that I am wrong.

Your advice is greatly appreciated.

Don't do that - it's a ticket to the parking lot. Just tell him you're protesting based on the rule.

kheisner · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Sep 02, 2009, 11:18pm

Rich, I am now the umpire (rookie).......I used to be the coach

SanDiegoSteve · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Sep 02, 2009, 11:25pm

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Originally Posted by kheisner

Rich, I am now the umpire (rookie).......I used to be the coach

Don't allow a coach to bring a rule book out onto the field. Warn him not to continue towards you with the book. If he doesn't turn around and go put the book away, and continues toward you, run him.

Forest Ump · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Sep 02, 2009, 11:55pm

Those "experienced" umpires must have got their experience doing softball. That is the only sport where the runner is safe if he/she is on the base when hit by the ball.

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