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[Dakota]

Originally posted by LDUB
Do not call time for a injured player.

Ahem....

ASA Rule 10-8 SUSPENSION OF PLAY

E. An umpire will not call time while any play is in progress, including when a thrown ball hits an umpire.
EXCEPTION: During a live ball situation, when a player becomes injured, and in the umpire's judgment requires immediate attention, then umpire shall call time and seek first aid. (Rule 4-11)

ASA Rule 4-11 INJURED PLAYER.

During a live ball situation, when a player becomes injured, and in the umpire's judgment requires immediate attention, the umpire shall call "DEAD BALL" and allow or seek first aid. EFFECT: Award any bases that would have been reached.

I suppose we could argue about the contradictions here - should the umpire call time or "DEAD BALL" and should the umpire allow first aid or seek first aid!

This was a rule change in ASA for 2003. It's no doubt different in many other codes. Until this change, the rule was to allow play to continue to it's natural conclusion.