Runner is hit with a ball
 

A baserunner is on third and the batter hits a liner down the third base line that hits the runner and rolls foul. The ump called it foul and the coaches and crowd were upset about the call. I have 3 questions. Should he have called it dead ball? Does it matter if the third baseman is charging in to field a faked bunt? Is there a difference if the runners foot is on or off the base?This happened at Pickens High School earlier this year.

First off, I wouldn't specifically mention the place where it occurred so prominently in the post.

Second, there's a lot missing here. Was the ball in fair or foul territory when it hit the runner?

Out of curiosity.. what was wrong with the posts location mention?
Its not like the OP included the phone number of the batter.

The only reason to call it foul was if it hit the runner in foul territory. Speaking ASA, if hit the runner in fair territory it is either a live or dead ball. By your post I will assume the ball passed F5. If no other infielder could make and out (like F6) then it is a live ball. If F6 could make an out then it s/b a dead ball with the runner out and the BR put on 1st.

I've always considered it bad style.

dang, we suppose to have style? im screwed. :mad: :D

That's just a nasty rumor. ;)

Actually, I don't know what it is about this post, but something doesn't seem right. Maybe it's all the troll activity in the other threads...

This is absolutely NOTHING at this point. Where is the ball when it contacts the runner?

Oh, well, **** happens!

He did if he said "FOUL".

On whether it was fair or foul? No.

On whether it was fair or foul? No.

to answer the question(s) if the ball was in fair territory and the runner did nothing intentional to interfere .. its a live ball. one foot or two on the bag makes no difference. NFHS

ok.. call me slow (my mom does) but WTF... why would anyone type something in here just to see how or what we answer.. just for sh!ts and giggles?? I dont get it?.... did the WWW run out of porn to look at?

Not with the runner in contact with the base

Slow! :)

Pretty much!

God I hope not....

I still don't get it.... but thanks for the laugh.

Hey GreenSuedeBlue...was it a day game or night game? That would make a difference.

:cool: :D

Thank you. I think I understand better now why the umpire called it the way he did. How can I become an umpire? Does it cost anything or is there a test?

Remember my post earlier: Have a nice day. Same guy different name. If walks like a ____, smells like _____ and talks like a ____ . Well guess what it is?

If you have already had your lobotomy, there is no charge.

There are many different ways to get started. If you want to call just rec games, contact your local parks and rec and start there. However, the training in those departments is minimal, and they won't teach you all you need to know to be successful (and, thus, have fewer problems).

I'd recommend getting in touch with your local or state UIC. You may look them up here.

To get registered, yes, it does cost, and that varies from location to location. There is a test, and it's not an easy one to take. We take it every year.