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[David M]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

David,

I'm not Bob, but yes, it would.

While there is no FED language covering this situation at 1B, there is at Home plate. (8.2.2M(b) ) This establishes the principle that if the runner is "actively" returning to the base he missed, the runner (rather than the base) must be tagged in order for the umpire to sustain the appeal.

There is corresponding language in the text of the OBR rules establishing this principle at home (7.10 whichever of a, b, c, d addresses a runner missing home - don't recall off the top of my head), but, again, nothing specific to a BR overrunning and missing 1B.

The J/R is the only "authoritative" source of which I am aware that explicitly states that the principle would apply to a BR overrunning and missing 1B.

JM

Thanks JM. You are not Bob but just about the next best thing!

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by David M

Thanks JM. You are not Bob but just about the next best thing!

David,

While I certainly appreciate the compliment, I certainly wouldn't say that!

As a matter of fact, should you happen to come across a thread where Bob and I disagree on some aspect of rules or umpiring, I would encourage you to "go with what Bob said" - that's what I always do!

JM

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

As a matter of fact, should you happen to come across a thread where Bob and I disagree on some aspect of rules or umpiring, I would encourage you to "go with what Bob said" - that's what I always do!

If he follows your advice, isn't he agreeing with you, too?