Malicuous contact in MLB??? - The Official Forum

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Fri May 27, 2011, 10:56am

TwoBits

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Originally Posted by MrUmpire

And while this has actually been invoked, I can't recall it ever being invoked in a play at the plate.

That has been my thought for years. I know collisions at the plate have been a part of MLB for years, but why is a play at the plate different then, say, a steal attempt at second base? Shouldn't a runner be allowed to throw a shoulder into the shortstop?

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