Getting Technical

[whiskers_ump]

Originally posted by DaveASA/FED
It is a HTBT call but I would say if it was not intentional there is a nothing play on. My main criteria is how long the B-R was there. I am looking forward to hearing other thoughts, but when exactly does the batter become a batter-runner? How long does it take to register that the ump called ball 4 and I should now take 1st? Did B-R (if she is that at the time) see F2 getting ready to throw in front of here and freeze to try to stay out of the way?

I know I am probably missing something but someone had to start the replies!

I like Dave's answer. You see it all the time. Batter not sure of
what umpire called, or sees F2 scrambling for ball and stays out of
the way.

Says she starts as F2 controlls the ball and throws and now hits BR who
is 1/2 step towards 1B. What would you have?