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Old Mon Jul 20, 2015, 07:33pm
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bases loaded walk

Are various rules different on the status of the runners when forced by a base on balls?
e.g.,
- can the runner going home miss the plate and return (not off field)
- is a runner ever safe at the next base after an overrun and a tag
- can a scoring runner be appealed out if missing home plate
- any others you know

Please specify which rules you are discussing.
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Old Mon Jul 20, 2015, 07:54pm
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Biggest difference I know of is nfhs all runners are considered to be awarded the next base on the walk, and in asa they are not.
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Old Wed Jul 22, 2015, 04:55pm
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Is anyone else like NFHS in this rule?
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Old Wed Jul 22, 2015, 05:15pm
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I believe NCAA is same as nfhs, not sure about any other rule sets.
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Old Thu Jul 23, 2015, 03:12pm
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Are various rules different on the status of the runners when forced by a base on balls?
e.g.,
- can the runner going home miss the plate and return (not off field)
- is a runner ever safe at the next base after an overrun and a tag
- can a scoring runner be appealed out if missing home plate
- any others you know

Please specify which rules you are discussing.
Yes.
No at 2nd or 3rd (or first if they round)
Yes
Ruleset irrelevant on these 3. RKB mentioned the main code difference that applies when the run is the winning run.
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Old Fri Jul 24, 2015, 07:30am
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Speaking ASA

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- can the runner going home miss the plate and return (not off field)
Yes
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- is a runner ever safe at the next base after an overrun and a tag
Yes and no, depends on the game
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- can a scoring runner be appealed out if missing home plate
Yes
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Old Fri Jul 24, 2015, 07:52am
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Speaking ASA
Yes

Yes and no, depends on the game

Yes
I was going for whether various rules are different.

However, please cite your "yes" for
"is a runner ever safe at the next base after an overrun and a tag", in ASA.
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Old Fri Jul 24, 2015, 09:36am
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I was going for whether various rules are different.

However, please cite your "yes" for
"is a runner ever safe at the next base after an overrun and a tag", in ASA.
I take this to mean in versions of softball where the ball is dead on a walk.
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Old Fri Jul 24, 2015, 09:47am
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I take this to mean in versions of softball where the ball is dead on a walk.
As in non-pitched walk in slow pitch.
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As in non-pitched walk in slow pitch.
Really?
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Biggest difference I know of is nfhs all runners are considered to be awarded the next base on the walk, and in asa they are not.
ASA Rule 8 Section 1 - THE BATTER BECOMES A BATTER-RUNNER

C. When four balls have been called by the umpire. The batter-runner is awarded first base.

That being the case, wouldn't all runners forced to advance as a result of a BB be considered moving to awarded bases?

If the response is "no", please explain the logic.
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Old Fri Aug 07, 2015, 04:44pm
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ASA Rule 8 Section 1 - THE BATTER BECOMES A BATTER-RUNNER

C. When four balls have been called by the umpire. The batter-runner is awarded first base.

That being the case, wouldn't all runners forced to advance as a result of a BB be considered moving to awarded bases?

If the response is "no", please explain the logic.
There is a difference between forced to advance (or more accurately ... allowed to advance without liability to be put out) and AWARDED.

The other codes are odd here, not ASA... Why would the other runners be AWARDED the next base - they are allowed to advance, and should do so...
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ASA Rule 8 Section 1 - THE BATTER BECOMES A BATTER-RUNNER

C. When four balls have been called by the umpire. The batter-runner is awarded first base.

That being the case, wouldn't all runners forced to advance as a result of a BB be considered moving to awarded bases?

If the response is "no", please explain the logic.
Ted, here's the case play that makes all the difference.

Bases loaded, two outs, B6 receives a walk. R1 lollygags coming home, while R2 hustles to 3rd, overruns the base, and is tagged out having passed 3rd BEFORE R1 reaches home.

If only the batter is awarded (the rule you cited), and the others are simply forced (ASA), then the run does not score.

If bases to all forced runners are "awarded" (NCAA and NFHS), then the run scores, despite the 3rd out on a timing play preceding the run.

Most of us (I believe, but certainly I) think the ASA ruling is more appropriate, and see no rule (other than an approved/case play ruling) that creates nor supports the NCAA and NFHS position.
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Old Mon Aug 17, 2015, 10:44pm
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Ted, here's the case play that makes all the difference.

Bases loaded, two outs, B6 receives a walk. R1 lollygags coming home, while R2 hustles to 3rd, overruns the base, and is tagged out having passed 3rd BEFORE R1 reaches home.

If only the batter is awarded (the rule you cited), and the others are simply forced (ASA), then the run does not score.

If bases to all forced runners are "awarded" (NCAA and NFHS), then the run scores, despite the 3rd out on a timing play preceding the run.

Most of us (I believe, but certainly I) think the ASA ruling is more appropriate, and see no rule (other than an approved/case play ruling) that creates nor supports the NCAA and NFHS position.
I disagree that the ASA ruling is the best ruling here, at least thinking FP.

Situation: Bases loaded, 3-2 count. Runners are going on the pitch. Batter does not swing and it is called ball 4. Catcher for some reason throws to third. Runner slides in, touches 3rd and overslides third base. She is tagged out after coming off the base, before the runner from third touches home. Under ASA rules the run would not score. I personally think that the bases all should be considered awarded bases is so much as the run scoring goes. I have no problem calling the runner out at third on this, but the run should still score in my opinion. I don't think this should be a timing play situation.
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Old Tue Aug 18, 2015, 07:02am
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I disagree that the ASA ruling is the best ruling here, at least thinking FP.

Situation: Bases loaded, 3-2 count. Runners are going on the pitch. Batter does not swing and it is called ball 4. Catcher for some reason throws to third. Runner slides in, touches 3rd and overslides third base. She is tagged out after coming off the base, before the runner from third touches home. Under ASA rules the run would not score. I personally think that the bases all should be considered awarded bases is so much as the run scoring goes. I have no problem calling the runner out at third on this, but the run should still score in my opinion. I don't think this should be a timing play situation.
I disagree. The runners on base are not affected by the base on balls. They may be affected by the batter becoming a BR, but earned nothing other than a free base if forced.

If the offense chooses to or makes the error of placing themselves in jeopardy, that is all on them. The defense should not take a hit for making a good play on a bad base running.
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