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Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 12, 2012, 04:56pm

Replies: 43 Illegal Slide? Views: 4,503 Posted By MikeStrybel Just to remind those new to the game, obstruction... Just to remind those new to the game, obstruction is ignored/superseded if the runner does not make a legal slide. In the OP, I don't believe this to be the case since the fielder caused the...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 12, 2012, 04:50pm

Replies: 43 Illegal Slide? Views: 4,503 Posted By MikeStrybel Then you would be incorrect. The rule book does... Then you would be incorrect. The rule book does not require a slide directly into the base. It can reached by a hand or foot. The rule has already been cited. There cannot be a FPSR without the...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 12, 2012, 09:27am

Replies: 43 Illegal Slide? Views: 4,503 Posted By MikeStrybel Yes, that is why I have only referenced the rule... Yes, that is why I have only referenced the rule book with regard to the OP. For your reference, a misplayed ball does make a difference. While a fielder is protected normally, it can be argued...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 12, 2012, 08:05am

Replies: 43 Illegal Slide? Views: 4,503 Posted By MikeStrybel Really? You said that? In the OP, the... Really? You said that? In the OP, the runner did not interfere with the throw. The fielder deflected it - the play involves defensive error.

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 12, 2012, 08:03am

Replies: 43 Illegal Slide? Views: 4,503 Posted By MikeStrybel You appear to be assuming things not in evidence.... You appear to be assuming things not in evidence. There is nothing illegal about sliding to the inside of the bag. You cannot pretend that the runner didn't know that the play would end but absolve...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 11, 2012, 05:44pm

Replies: 43 Illegal Slide? Views: 4,503 Posted By MikeStrybel You cite that the slide occurs after the fielder... You cite that the slide occurs after the fielder has booted the ball and it has rolled away. I have a hard time protecting a fielder if the slide is otherwise legal - i.e. in compliance with 2-32. ...

Forum: Baseball Mon May 14, 2012, 08:59pm

Replies: 44 batter accidentally kicks foul ball Views: 5,972 Posted By MikeStrybel I could have sworn this was an umpire forum where... I could have sworn this was an umpire forum where fellow officials could ask questions and kick around thoughts regarding their interps. Around this area, we strive to mentor those who ask. ...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 04, 2012, 08:17am

Replies: 16 Runner and Fielder collide Views: 2,912 Posted By MikeStrybel Agreed. These conditions could change things A... Agreed. These conditions could change things A LOT!

Forum: Baseball Tue May 01, 2012, 02:12pm

Replies: 28 Umpire Tackles Fan Views: 2,942 Posted By MikeStrybel Ask Tom Gamboa about being attacked by disturbed... Ask Tom Gamboa about being attacked by disturbed fans. Well, they were White Sox fans so that may be redundant. Still, I don't want to see an umpire take matters into his own hands. The clown is...

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 28, 2012, 08:24pm

Replies: 27 Admit I am out of touch, Views: 3,012 Posted By MikeStrybel Yes. No throw, no interference in Fed. Yes. No throw, no interference in Fed.

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 28, 2012, 08:21pm

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel That's a good thing since calling OBS after a... That's a good thing since calling OBS after a player has scored would be contrary to the rules.

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 28, 2012, 10:25am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel Yes, Rich, really. Rich, I don't know why... Yes, Rich, really. Rich, I don't know why you insist that the catcher did something illegal. He was positioned in foul territory after making a throw to first and does not hinder access to the...

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 28, 2012, 08:33am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel Mike beat me to the reply. As you have been... Mike beat me to the reply. As you have been informed, your suggestion is mistaken. The catcher did not force him to slide. The runner has several options, all of which have been enumerated, and...

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 28, 2012, 08:31am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel Read the original post again. The catcher did... Read the original post again. The catcher did not have the ball yet. He was in foul territory after delivering a throw to first base. The HS runner has the responsibility to avoid contact that...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 27, 2012, 11:41am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel Why is that? Were you there? Do you know where... Why is that? Were you there? Do you know where the throw was coming from? He can do that from either place. Buster Olney now sets up away from the place you suggest he must. He did. ...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 27, 2012, 11:19am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel Simple, he didn't. he is not forcing a... Simple, he didn't. he is not forcing a runner to slide, nor am I. He is awaiting a throw and in a perfect world, that throw would be to the 3B side of the dish. I have rarely seen a high school...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 27, 2012, 08:58am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel The catcher did not set up in a manner to impede... The catcher did not set up in a manner to impede the runner. "F2 runs back to home and ends up setting up in foul territory on 3rd base line extended for the throw from F3. R3, running at full...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 26, 2012, 09:45am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel Tim, it was clear all those years ago in our rule... Tim, it was clear all those years ago in our rule interpretation meetings too. Look for the two things you mentioned and know that the runner's action supersedes any obstruction you may have.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 26, 2012, 07:11am

Replies: 34 Malicious contact or nothing? Views: 3,701 Posted By MikeStrybel MTD - The position of the catcher (in foul... MTD - The position of the catcher (in foul territory, past the plate) is irrelevant with regards to MC. R3 can score and still be charged with MC for his actions after touching home.

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 25, 2012, 07:13am

Replies: 6 Ball bags Views: 1,507 Posted By MikeStrybel Thanks to all! I worked a clinic a while ago... Thanks to all! I worked a clinic a while ago and the bags were given to me as a gift by one of the vendors. I ordered them from JEAPU yesterday.

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 24, 2012, 08:34am

Replies: 6 Ball bags Views: 1,507 Posted By MikeStrybel Ball bags I realize this topic has come up before but I couldn't locate it in the archives. I am looking for some new ball bags and can't recall the name of the manufacturer/retailer for the model I like. I...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 23, 2012, 06:22am

Replies: 38 Thoughts... Views: 4,116 Posted By MikeStrybel Imagine stopping a game because a player lost his... Imagine stopping a game because a player lost his diamond earring and his buddies are scouring the infield for it. I saw that happen in a summer semi-pro game a few years back. If it is a rule in...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 22, 2012, 10:43am

Replies: 6 Strike? Views: 1,491 Posted By MikeStrybel John, I don't see a strike, since the batter did... John, I don't see a strike, since the batter did not swing at a pitch - according to your description, he checked his swing. If this was an IHSA game, you could justify it through 7-2-1b: the batter...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 22, 2012, 07:28am

Replies: 38 Thoughts... Views: 4,116 Posted By MikeStrybel I have a tough time understanding umpires who... I have a tough time understanding umpires who pick and choose which rules they will enforce. Around here, we are rated by partners and coaches for the job we do on the field. Sure, I will probably...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 17, 2012, 07:05am

Replies: 97 Dale Scott calls a ball foul then fair Views: 8,319 Posted By MikeStrybel How many calls do we see signalled but not... How many calls do we see signalled but not verbalized? Watch an MLB contest sometime and you may be surprised.

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