Runner breaking early

Joe Kupka · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 08, 2001, 09:25am

What is the rule (or rule of thumb) for R1 breaking for 2nd on the pitch (legally) when a dead ball is called i.e. B2 getting hit by pitch while swinging. Does R1 return to 1st, or get the steal?

IRISHMAFIA · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 08, 2001, 12:38pm

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Originally posted by Joe Kupka
What is the rule (or rule of thumb) for R1 breaking for 2nd on the pitch (legally) when a dead ball is called i.e. B2 getting hit by pitch while swinging. Does R1 return to 1st, or get the steal?

Unless Speedy can cover 60' quicker than the ball can get to the plate, I'm sending the runner back.

Dakota · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 08, 2001, 12:54pm

I agree... the ball is dead when it hits the batter, so the runner returns to 1B.

whiskers_ump · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 08, 2001, 08:55pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe Kupka
What is the rule (or rule of thumb) for R1 breaking for 2nd on the pitch (legally) when a dead ball is called i.e. B2 getting hit by pitch while swinging. Does R1 return to 1st, or get the steal?

Yes, Return R1 to 1B, No steal. ASA Rule 7 Sec. 4G.

glen

Skahtboi · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Oct 09, 2001, 06:34pm

Seems like it is unanimous. I agree as per every rule book I have ever seen.