In jeopardy after touching home?

[Dakota]

Originally posted by David Emerling
Question regarding the ASA ruling ...

In your example above, the umpire would initially award the runner home. If, prior to advancing home, the runner retraced back and touched 1st, would the umpire still award the runner home, or, would he update that award to 3rd?

Just wondering.

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

ASA.

The award is based on the position of the runner at the time of the throw, not "last base legally touched" as sometimes is claimed. So long as the runner does not advance to an awarded base (after the award is announced), the runner may return to retouch during the dead ball. It has no effect on the awarded base.