3 ft running lane

[AtlUmpSteve]

Well, I moved about a year ago, and that move and associated chores and tasks took up huge amounts of time.

Then, my good friend who was a college coordinator (I was his backup and administrator/treasurer) relapsed with cancer over the summer, and ultimately passed away. I thought I was busy until then, but adding the coordinating/scheduling, AND administrative tasks with 55 collegiate institutions (along with my high school and rec association) rarely leaves me time to do more than monitor these boards once a month, or so.

Just so happened to have a minute today, and some topics that created an urge to post.

[teebob21]

Welcome back, Steve.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Yes, welcome back Steve!

I've missed your insightful and educational posts.

Hope you'll be able to carve out a little time for this forum.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve View Post
Can I just challenge your math?

1st base 60' from home, pitching plate 43' from home, front of circle 35' from home.

Agree.

I have always argued that the pitcher should always get the ball since she is the closest to all bases and active runners.

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve View Post
Can I just challenge your math?

1st base 60' from home, pitching plate 43' from home, front of circle 35' from home.

Agree.

I have always argued that the pitcher should always get the ball since she is the closest to all bases and active runners.

If the pitcher gets the ball it defeats the purpose of the defense throwing to first base, which is often to draw the offense into trying a delayed steal of home plate.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

If the pitcher gets the ball it defeats the purpose of the defense throwing to first base, which is often to draw the offense into trying a delayed steal of home plate.

Not if they know what they are doing