ASA SP Stealing

Ricejock · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 13, 2002, 09:49am

Need Help

Had a call Mens A in Europe yesterday. The ball hit the plate, and I allowed the runner to steal, coach told me I blew it. I've looked it up in the rule book, nothing about hitting the plate. If you can't, then will that also apply to a illegal pitch.
Thanks
JR

bluezebra · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Jul 14, 2002, 01:59am

There is no crying in baseball, and no stealing in slow pitch.

Bob

Ricejock · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Jul 14, 2002, 04:30am

There is stealing in Mens A and Super, just don't know about the ball hitting the plate. I can't find anything that says you can't!
Jeff

Gulf Coast Blue · #4 (**permalink**) Sun Jul 14, 2002, 08:30am

Look in ASA 8-7-G in the EXCEPTION portion.

Runners may advance after the ball reaches home plate, unless it hits the ground.

I would consider the plate to be the ground.

Joel

IRISHMAFIA · #5 (**permalink**) Sun Jul 14, 2002, 11:44am

Stealing at the higher levels really adds another dimension to the game and make it much more interesting.

JR, you need to check ASA 8.4.G.2 for you answer.