"4th Out" Appeal Procedure

[ozzy6900]

The inning is over, yes but the ball is not dead until all defensive players leave the field of play. There was no need to have the pitcher to go to the rubber as you cannot put the ball in play when it is already live. You also need both the pitcher and the catcher to put the ball in play.

As I said, the ball is still live so all the defense has to do (before the last defensive player leaves live ball territory) is get your attention and make the appeal at the proper base. From here, you make your decision and your call.

I applaud you for paying attention after the 3rd out and at least attempting to do it right. A play like this is usually a failure point for a rookie.