Ichiro Suzuki- out of baseline ?- O's game

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by DUNDALKCHOPPER

The tag attempt was continuous throughout the play

Not really. the tag attempt started when the catcher caught the ball and started turning toward the runner. Look at where Itchy is when that catch is made --- already on the grass. Draw a line from that spot to the plate - did he move 3 feet perpendicular to THAT line while the catcher was attempting to tag him?

Also, that tag attempt ended once Itchy was out of range and catcher turned to dive back toward the plate.