Ball hits runner

[David B]

Originally Posted by Dave Reed

OK, I'll accept that they want a FED-like interpretation.

I'm still bemused that "passed all infielders who have a chance to make a play on the ball" could imply fielders other than those who are roughly within a step and a reach as the ball goes by.

And that's what makes it so hard to call different rule codes. Kid playing FED ball has this play and runner is safe. The next weekend he's playing OBR rules in summer league game, and the runner is called out.

Can't blame the fans for being upset with the umpires call on that play.

Thanks
David

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by David B

Can't blame the fans for being upset with the umpires call on that play.

Disagree.

I can't blame the fans for not knowing the rules differences, and wondering about the call, but they shouldn't be "upset" over it.