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I still disagree, although like other things with wrong interpretations, I have to call what the food chain says.
My disagreement is that the player is still a BR because of never "legally reaching" first base and therefore can not be reclassified as a runner who has. What I would call is another matter, but other than ASA, if the fielder or DC presented this arguement, I would have to agree.
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While I agree this isn't what I would have ruled in a game situation, it makes sense as the rule goes. The definition of a runner is a BR who reaches first base. The player is standing on the base. How do you "illegally" reach a base?
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Wed May 23, 2007, 04:32pm
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One problem with this ruling - how the heck do you explain it with any credibility on the field? It seems to me the explanation would sound like umpire BS to a coach.
I'm pretty sure I could sell the explanation I offered (can't appeal for missing the base she is standing on, coach).
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