2010 ASA Exam

[IRISHMAFIA]

Where the hell did "intent" come from in this situation? Intent is NOT part of the rule.

Either the batter entered the BB or not with an altered or non-approved bat.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Where the hell did "intent" come from in this situation? Intent is NOT part of the rule.

Either the batter entered the BB or not with an altered or non-approved bat.

Thanks Mike. I really thought I missed something!

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Where the hell did "intent" come from in this situation? Intent is NOT part of the rule.

Either the batter entered the BB or not with an altered or non-approved bat.

From a couple of posts back. My point is that we're not there to interpret a batter's intent when he approaches the BB w/ an altered/NA bat. If you see it before he steps in, remove the bat from the game.

If he steps into the BB, or manages to get on base, even on a base on balls, and someone points out the bat, he's gone.

I think we're in violent agreement.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

From a couple of posts back. My point is that we're not there to interpret a batter's intent when he approaches the BB w/ an altered/NA bat. If you see it before he steps in, remove the bat from the game.

If he steps into the BB, or manages to get on base, even on a base on balls, and someone points out the bat, he's gone.

I think we're in violent agreement.

My apologies for not properly citing the original post which introduced the thought:

The bottom line here is "intent." What does the batter "intend" to do with the bat? - USE IT. That's good enough for me.

IOW, I wasn't responding to you, Tru.