ASA Play

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Crabby_Bob

Did the catcher prevent the batter from hitting the pitch? Not apparent from the OP. Game over. Otherwise, immediate dead ball by 8.2.D3.

I took the OP to mean that the umpire's determination of Catcher's Obstruction was correct and without dispute.

And in ASA, 8-2-D-3 does not exist, nor would it apply in this case (since we don't call the BR out on catcher's OBS).

If you meant 8-1-D-3, then you bring up something I overlooked - the play should've been dead from the moment the catcher crossed home plate to hinder the batter.

[Crabby_Bob]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

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If you meant 8-1-D-3

I did. It was late.

[SRW]

Some people must get paid by the word to post on this forum.

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by SRW

Some people must get paid by the word to post on this forum.

That was a valuable post.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by SRW

Some people must get paid by the word to post on this forum.

You'd think they'd eventually get the hint...

[tcannizzo]

Play nice

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

If you meant 8-1-D-3, then you bring up something I overlooked - the play should've been dead from the moment the catcher crossed home plate to hinder the batter.

That's the part I think may need to be adjusted. Don't understand why this would need to be a dead ball.

But if it is going to be a dead ball, I like the NCAA's effect which awards a base to all runners, not just those forced. That would account for any OBS where a runner not forced being returned to a base if attempting to steal on the play and the special rule (8.1.D.4) for CO in an attempted squeeze play.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

That's the part I think may need to be adjusted. Don't understand why this would need to be a dead ball.

But if it is going to be a dead ball, I like the NCAA's effect which awards a base to all runners, not just those forced. That would account for any OBS where a runner not forced being returned to a base if attempting to steal on the play and the special rule (8.1.D.4) for CO in an attempted squeeze play.

I agree. I see no reason why we shouldn't let this play out (once the rule changes, of course). Runners can certainly still score, and the coach may choose the result of the play rather than take the award. Just seems to make the most sense (thus, my initial answer).