Bases Loaded Walk Ends Game (or does it?)

[josephrt1]

But this one is not an appeal play (ASA). Umpire makes this call without an appeal by the defense. Does she touch the base first or enter the team area first. Also, the defensive coach is in a catch 22 because if he tips off the ump and the offense overhears it, then the batter-runner can go and touch the base, game over.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by josephrt1

But this one is not an appeal play (ASA). Umpire makes this call without an appeal by the defense. Does she touch the base first or enter the team area first. Also, the defensive coach is in a catch 22 because if he tips off the ump and the offense overhears it, then the batter-runner can go and touch the base, game over.

Exactly, so just how long are you going to wait around the field looking for an out no one else is seeking?

The routine I posted (and edited) above is my game ending procedure for every game, not just this scenario.

[jmkupka]

Before you can leave (at your normal pace), DC brings it to your attention, at a volume only you can hear, so you can't continue your exit.

You can't rule her out (didn't enter DBT); most likely the teams will line up for handshakes after the celebration at the plate.

What can DC do besides tell defense to not leave their positions, and hope offense ends their celebration and enters the dugout?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

Before you can leave (at your normal pace), DC brings it to your attention, at a volume only you can hear, so you can't continue your exit.

You can't rule her out (didn't enter DBT); most likely the teams will line up for handshakes after the celebration at the plate.

What can DC do besides tell defense to not leave their positions, and hope offense ends their celebration and enters the dugout?

At this point, I would call TIME since the ball is still live. I would hesitate and give the B/R a chance to complete her duties of running the bases, just like any other dead ball situation with an award. When it became apparent that the B/R was not going to run to first base, I would entertain and rule on the appeal.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

At this point, I would call TIME since the ball is still live. I would hesitate and give the B/R a chance to complete her duties of running the bases, just like any other dead ball situation with an award. When it became apparent that the B/R was not going to run to first base, I would entertain and rule on the appeal.

Of course, that would be in HS. In ASA, I would hope the catcher would repeat the coach's request.