Tagging on tipped ball

rspost · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 15, 2004, 10:27pm

There is a runner on second, one out. Ball is hit in the air to the centerfield. Right center jumps in the air, tips the ball. Runner on second runs to third. Left center fielder catches the ball before it hits the ground. Runner does not return to second, continues to third and scores. Left center fielder throws ball to short stop and touches second base. What's the ruling?

woolnojg · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 15, 2004, 10:46pm

Assuming runner was in contact with second when the ball was tipped.
Batter out.
Run scores.

rspost · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 15, 2004, 10:54pm

The runner was in contact with base.
However, I thought the rule was for a fielder tipping the ball to himself, not to another player. Anyone have the actual wording of the rule?

Rachel · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 15, 2004, 11:10pm

The runner is released on the first contact with the ball.

JEL · #5 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 16, 2004, 07:36am

rspost,
Here is the ASA rule.

8-8-L RUNNER IS NOT OUT: When the runner stays on the base until a fly ball touches a fielder and then attempts to advance.

No mention of tipping, or fielder making the touch, only ball touching fielder. Hope this helps