Whats you call ASA, NFHS and NCAA

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Insane Blue

R1 on 2nd B2 at bat. Pitcher throws an Illegal pitch that the batter tries to hold up on but hits it towards SS R1 Maliciously runs over the SS fielding the ball.

Whats your call and what rules do you use to support your call?

After consulting with MTD, Jr., here are your rulings.


ASA: The Illegal Pitch (IP) is a Delayed Dead Ball (DDB). R1's Crash against F6 is Interference. R2's Crash/Interference causes the Ball to become Dead immediately. R1 is out because of the Interference and is ejected because of the Crash, and B2 is awarded 1B on a Fielder's Choice. But since F1's IP to B2 is a DDB, and R1 did not advance at least one base, the Offense has the option of taking the IP Penalty which is R1 is ejected, R1's out is recinded, R1's substitute is placed on 2B, and a Ball is awarded to B2.

NFHS and NCAA: The ruling is the same as ASA with one exception. If the Offense takes the IP Penalty, R1's substitute is awarded 3B.

MTD, Sr.