MLB adopts FED 1B running lane interp

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by DG

Can't say I agree with it, and it is different from OBR where the throw must be a quality throw. Clearly one over the head of F3 is not a quality throw.

Here we have a major point of disagreement. If B is guilty of a rule violation (running outside the running lane) then that infraction must take precedence. What would you rule if no quality throw is available to F2 which would generate an out on B?

B needs to get his butt inside the running lane.

[BretMan]

(Goofy FED rulings aside...)

Running outside the three-foot running lane isn't a rule violation.

Running outside the three-foot lane AND interfering with the fielder receiving the throw is.

Mental note to self...If I'm ever an F2 while Simply's working the plate and see a batter runner out of the running lane...toss the ball into centerfield! I'll automatically get the out, plus have the added bonus of halting the advance of any other runners on the interference call. It's the best of both worlds- and I won't have to do anything that might have even remotely had a chance to actually retire a runner.

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by BretMan

(Goofy FED rulings aside...)

Running outside the three-foot running lane isn't a rule violation.

Running outside the three-foot lane AND interfering with the fielder receiving the throw is.

I see these as synonymous if the running violation happens inline with the positioning for the throw of F2.

Mental note to self...If I'm ever an F2 while Simply's working the plate...

Lock into reality, sir.