MLB Rules: Is This a Trip?

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

I also told the caller that there was a signal to put a man on (hand parallel, sliding across the forehead) and that he might suggest that to the coach should he see him.

I don't remember ever seeing that. Usually they just hold up 4 fingers (tuck the thumb).

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

I don't remember ever seeing that. Usually they just hold up 4 fingers (tuck the thumb).

This is what was used when I played pro ball (eons ago). Take your right hand and form a salute, now slide this back and forth across the brim of the hat. When F1 or F2 sees this, it means "walk him". This kept the manager from having to come out and it was easier to see the sign with all the noise.

[DG]

3rd world question as far as MLB is concerned. How many times have we seen mgr come out to foul line to talk to an infielder?

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by DG

3rd world question as far as MLB is concerned. How many times have we seen mgr come out to foul line to talk to an infielder?

Probably the same number of times a manager use the wrong arm to signal the bullpen. Oh, wait...

[UMP25]

According to a little birdie whom I asked, an attempt to circumvent this trip rule by doing as the OP described would be considered a trip. Just sayin'.