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Real name:

Bill johnson

Location:

The Villages FL

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Messages posted by B.J.

April 18, 2026 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call Mango .. NO .. after no one caught the violation that inning and after the next legal or illegal pitch and all defensive players had left the field he became a legal player RULE 4.7 • SUBSTITUTES B1. Offense - If the unreported player is discovered by the defense before the offensive manager, coach or player in violation informs the umpire and: c. He has completed his turn at bat and after the next legal or illegal pitch, or after the defensive team has left the field, the unreported substitute is officially in the game and any advance of a runner as a result of the play is legal.
March 13, 2026 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: foul tip clarification Larry S .. yes Tim is correct he needs to show control of the ball either rolling the ball into his glove or hand
March 6, 2026 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Base runner hit by ball after it is tipped off pitchers glove mck71.. I agree with you 100% if the pitcher is making a play on the ball and it goes off his glove and then strikes a runner trying to advance to the next base the runner should not be penalized by calling him out.. the pitcher becomes a fielder as soon as he attempts to try to catch the ball.. Dave you say it depends on whether the runner should be called out?? please cite an example for both calling him out or live ball play on
Feb. 18, 2026 B.J.	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Runner missing scoring plate hitrun.. this would an appeal play.. once the 2nd runner touched the scoring plate the 1st runner can no longer legally go back and touch it .. also all runners are assumed to touch any bag that they pass by but if appealed by the defense he would be called out
Jan. 31, 2026 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Courtesy runners Randall.. yes he can have a CR
Dec. 19, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: WOW 2026-27 RULE BOOK DD.. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw that the new 2026-27 rule book was already out.. lol have a great holiday
Dec. 2, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Winter Worlds revised rules T2 plates are not the same size.. catcher gets to use the whole strike mat to record an out
Nov. 22, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What is the ruling Nancy.. in the original scenario it would have been easier because the B/R did make it to 1st base and then abandoned his bag.. so no runners would have to return.. in your scenario what a mess with runner not advancing to 1st base...lol... and yes the out would be voided at home and all runners returned.. I had that happen once with bases loaded no outs and 5th run on 3B.. batter worked a walk and never went to 1st thinking the 5th run would score and even if appealed it would only be 1 out.. I returned all the runners and then the next batter hit a ground ball double play.. you can imagine how happy that team was with me..
Nov. 18, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What’s the Correct Call? Dbax.. you shouldn't need a rule.. just use common sense
Nov. 18, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What’s the Correct Call? Dbax.. I have never rewarded extra bases to the team at bat I tell them in the pre-game meeting to keep their gates closed if the defense were to leave thier gate open then I would award the extra bases
Nov. 18, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What is the ruling as DD said this is a continuing violation.. but it actually should have been caught by the umpire and the runner should have been called out once they enter the dugout/team area
Nov. 4, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Dragging pivot foot Randall.. as long as the pitcher has come to a complete stop before the start of the pitch I have no problem with the pivot foot dragging and also lifting a little upon the release of the pitch.. what I wouldn't allow is the pitcher walking into the pitch or lunging toward the batter at release of the pitch..
Oct. 26, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What’s the Correct Call? 1.48 • OBSTRUCTION Obstruction is the act of: B. A fielder who is not in possession of the ball nor in the act of fielding a batted ball who impedes the progress of a runner or batter-runner who is legally running bases Dbax.. unfortunately an OBS call is the judgment of the umpire .. and remember with a runner "rounding" 1B there is no actual baseline.. some runners cut the bag sharply while others make a BIG turn going toward 2nd not actually seeing the play makes it hard to give a "correct call"
Oct. 22, 2025 B.J.	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Illegal Pitch Rule Nancy.. huh .. whattt .. did you say something??
Sept. 25, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Infield fly rule Paul C.. I never read the article that Donna wrote but what you posted below I totally agree with.. yes age and weather conditions can be a factor but I don't assume because a player is in the 80's bracket that they won't get to a fly ball .. what I do look at is if the fielder is getting to the ball with ORDINARY EFFORT .. if it is windy I do wait a little longer to see if the fielder is under the ball and ready to catch it .. remember the purpose of the rule is to protect the runners and SSUSA's rule even lets the umpire make the call after the play is over if they failed to call Infield Fly
Sept. 19, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Infield fly rule Randall.. I don't look at a players ability or age on calling IF.. what I look at is if the fielder is using ordinary effort in getting to the ball to make the catch..
Aug. 30, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Rule Question Donna.. I'm glad you answered this and NOT you know who.. lol
Aug. 13, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Did the umpire get it right? stick8.. this doesn't happen to often and I really hate putting it in writing but I have to agree with DD's answer on your scenario
July 18, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Half Swing/Bunts/Chops/Slow Swings and the CACA swing I have never liked the wording for the below rule because there is no definition for what a FULL SWING is.. it is the judgment of the umpire.. as you know power hitters/pull hitters usually have a full swing and a complete follow through .. but hitters that hit to the opposite field usually never have a complete follow thru and more of a 1/2-2/3 swing.. they do not bunt or chop but they definitely don't have a FULL swing .. what i judge to be a full swing is if the barrel of the bat crosses over the strike mat and extends forward 7.6 • BATTER IS OUT E. When the batter bunts or chops the ball, or does not take a full swing when deliberately hitting a pitched ball.
June 30, 2025 B.J.	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: FOUL TIP John.. yes and I posted the rules summary above.. if the new book is out why do they still have the 2023-2024 version for the PDF digital file on this site.. probably DD's fault.. :)

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