Infield Fly

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by Gulf Coast Blue


On Wednesday morning, Robinson expressed disappointment that the players didn't know the basic rules.

"You expect your players to know the basic-type rules to where they can execute on the field when those things come up because we can't help them once they are out there," Robinson said. "[The infield fly] rule is one of the most basic things and that almost happens every day, so it's not some obscure rule that pops up once a year. You are here and you see it and you are involved in it almost every day.
Robinson also believes most of the players in the Major Leagues don't know the rules of the game. He said it doesn't help that the book isn't available in the minor or the Major League levels.

"We don't have it, I don't have it," Robinson said.

JOEL

If Robinson thinks he doesn't have a rule book, he needs to talk to someone in the front office. Not only are teams given a copy of the rule book, it isn't some small little think like we would carry. It is a large loose-leaf folder size document that includes everything.

I've always thought that it would be intelligent to assign someone on the staff as a "rules coach" to cover things like this for the team.

I'm glad he recognized the fact the umpire made the correct call and took control of his players instead of "acting out" his managerial position like many others do even when they know they are in the wrong.