batter/runner unintentionally kicks blocked pitch

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I don't think that's the right way to understand what happened. For one thing, the "teammate" didn't do anything deliberately other than run to 1B. But the main point is that the ball wouldn't have been deflected at all if the pitcher and catcher had done their jobs correctly. That's 2 screw-ups by the defense to 1 by the offense!

In other words, stop trying to be Solomon and just enforce the rule.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

In other words, stop trying to be Solomon and just enforce the rule.

Oh, you won't hear that kind of thing from me. I don't mind people trying to understand the rationales behind rules. That and a few decades of experience can help you learn the game.

[RPatrino]

I agree that it is very important to understand the rationale behind the rules, because it makes them more easily enforced and explained.

BTW, I am bacccccccccccccckkk! After a year off to get settled, I have finally landed in a place that I can work games again. I missed this place and I am glad to be back...

[nopachunts]

Welcome back

[Forest Ump]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

BTW, I am bacccccccccccccckkk! After a year off to get settled, I have finally landed in a place that I can work games again. I missed this place and I am glad to be back...

Great to hear that all is falling into place for you Bob. You were my original mentor. I still have notes from games you and I worked together. BTW, I'm starting JUCO ball this year. Happy New Year.