Make the Call

[kono]

Originally posted by Roger Greene
Ok guys,
I'm going to take a contrary opinion.
(This ? was originally on a baseball board, I heard, and it was discussed by some heavyweight umpires on UT. I agree with their conclusions.)

If the runner returns to tag the missed plate, we now have a time play, as the offensive player is acknowleging that he has not yet scored. If the return is after the 3rd out, no run scores. If it was before the time of the 3rd out the run would score.

Roger Greene

Roger - this is the only part that I have a problem with (big surprise ). I understand where you are coming from, but here is my thinking.

A runner who misses a base is generally considered to have acquired that base unless an appeal is made (i.e. Runner overruns 1st on a close play - we signal Safe). Why is this situation any different?? The runner has already crossed the plate and scored - now he/she is removing the right for the defense to appeal.

JMHO

-Kono