the running line hitter-runner

[Spizzico]

"The running lane does not come into play unless the throw is coming from behindthe batter-runner (so a throw from the 3rd baseman will not involve the running lane)"

This point is not present in the OBR!So,the running lane in the OBR,is it good for all the infielder's plays?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Spizzico

"The running lane does not come into play unless the throw is coming from behindthe batter-runner (so a throw from the 3rd baseman will not involve the running lane)"

This point is not present in the OBR!So,the running lane in the OBR,is it good for all the infielder's plays?

Yes. The general thought is that a throw from outside the box where the plate and the pitcher's mound are opposite corners that hits the runner cannot be a "quality throw".

Not that interference isn't possible; just that it's extremely unlikely.

[Spizzico]

Grazie BOB!!! I understand, but an ultimate question: what do u mean for "quality throw"?

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Spizzico

Grazie BOB!!! I understand, but an ultimate question: what do u mean for "quality throw"?

Catchable with ordinary effort by the fielder taking the throw at first base. If the fielder has to leap, go after, dive, or whatever it isn't a quality throw. If he can't catch it at all it's not a quality throw.

With experience, you'll get a better feel for the game and it will become more and more obvious.

Good luck.

[pastordoug]

But what if the "quality throw" is not quality because of the BR running outside the lines.... Bunt, catcher comes out and feilds ball, BR is running outside the lines towards the pitchers mound, catcher comes up throwing and throws HIGH..... If if the opinion of the PU his throw was errant becasue of BR he's out for interference.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by pastordoug

But what if the "quality throw" is not quality because of the BR running outside the lines.... Bunt, catcher comes out and feilds ball, BR is running outside the lines towards the pitchers mound, catcher comes up throwing and throws HIGH..... If if the opinion of the PU his throw was errant becasue of BR he's out for interference.

OBR: no INT, play on
FED: INT

This is exactly the reason why FED wants INT here, regardless of the quality of throw. Catchers playing under OBR need to know to throw it to F3 even if it hits the BR.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by mbyron

OBR: no INT, play on
FED: INT

This is exactly the reason why FED wants INT here, regardless of the quality of throw. Catchers playing under OBR need to know to throw it to F3 even if it hits the BR.

Agreed.

But (for completeness), if BR was running on the foul side of the lane (the ball is fair in this play), and F2 makes an errant throw, BR is not out even in FED.

Too often I read, "If BR is out of the lane, he's out, evne on a non-quality throw" and that statement is just a little too broad.