Correct Appeal

[Bill Baker]

Thinking too much.........

Speaking ASA Slow Pitch

Bottom of the 7th with the home team down by 1 run. One out and R1 on second. B3 hits a high, deep fly ball to right field which is caught by F9. R1 leaves early and almost everyone knows it except R1 who is in the dugout celebrating his speed which tied the game. The ball comes in to the pitcher and "Time" is declared.

F7 comes roaring in to the BU and is the first one to appeal R1 leaving too soon. Since it wasn't an infielder who made the dead ball appeal, BU signals "Safe". Some calm returns shortly.

BU is asked how he could rule "Safe"? Does he:

1. Say "improper appeal" and walk away?

2. Say "improper appeal" and state that a dead ball appeal must come from an infielder?

3. After giving the proper appeal procedure, allow an appeal from an infielder?

4. Disallow any further appeals since his explanation would now give the defense an advantage?


For more excitement, let's have the score tied and R1 is the game winner!