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| April 28, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call Runner on 1st, 1 out. Batter hits a short fly ball to right field. Runner at first tagged up and bluffs going to second after the catch. As the runner is jogging back to first the right fielder throws to first behind the runner. The throw goes out of play before he got back to first. What’s the call? |
| April 4, 2022 stick8 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Playing with Eleven As one who’s played quite a bit of middle for the last 25+ years much of the success of the 5 man infield can rest with the pitcher. There’s a ton that goes into that but to keep it simple have the pitcher pitch to the defense—easier said than done!! Example: if a righty is batting and you have 3 fielders on the left side pitch the batter inside-make him pull. Vice versa for a lefty.But there is so so so much more! Also keep in mind it won’t always work but limiting certain batters options can make a difference |
| April 4, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Bats Discussion: Cold weather Use an ASA or USSSA bat if you have access |
| March 28, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Batting out of order It’s pretty simple. If you’re a courtesy runner and your turn to bat comes up while you’re still on base, it’s an out and you lose the runner. |
| March 23, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: How would you rule the call Larry if the umpire ruled it a catch, it’s a catch! What the left fielder says doesn’t matter. |
| March 9, 2022 stick8 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What’s the Rule Based on the situation as you described you are correct MurrayW Dead ball. Batter is awarded first base. Since the runners on base were not forced to move they stay on second and third. |
| Feb. 28, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Base runners hit by batted ball The difference is in baseball the base is not considered a sanctuary to not be called out if a runner occupying said base is struck by a batted ball. |
| Feb. 21, 2022 stick8 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What's the call I find it totally bizarre that someone would do that to a ball that might roll fair. Did this really happen? I’d call dead ball, interference on the on deck batter, the batter is out. |
| Feb. 20, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Base runners hit by batted ball BJ, we use the same rule in One Nation. And it could be a fielder not touching the ball (a grounder going thru the wickets for example) or touching the ball. It hasnt happened in a slow pitch game I’ve umpired but it has a couple times in high school baseball games I’ve umpired. Both times we ruled the runner out. In both games it’s a judgement call by the umpire. What seems puzzling to me is iin baseball the batter is awarded a single |
| Feb. 18, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Base runners hit by batted ball Good question. Every slow pitch rulebook I’ve ever read states if a batted ball passes thru a fielder and then hits the runner that runner is not out. Strictly going by that then the rule would be different in slow pitch. |
| Feb. 18, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call Interesting. Didn’t know they had that rule. |
| Feb. 18, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call Interesting. Are you at liberty to state what organization has that rule? |
| Feb. 18, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Base runners hit by batted ball To your question: baseball rule: 1) runner is off bag and ball passes thru a fielder--play on (**but see below) 2) runner is on bag in front of defensive player: dead ball, runner is out, batter is awarded a single **Suppose a runner is on second, one out. Runner takes off for third on a hit and run play. Batter hits a grounder in the hole between short and third. Third baseman dives and can’t come up with it. The ball then hits the runner but the shortstop is behind the runner in the hole looking to make a play. Is the runner out? |
| Feb. 18, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call That’s the way I’ve always understood it to be lb16. However k man referenced another organization that has a different rule that he spelled out. . |
| Feb. 18, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call K man, correct me if I’m wrong but I read this as a runner who was tagged after passing the commit line can still be be out if a defensive player has possession of the ball while standing on home plate before that runner crosses the scoring line. Is that true? |
| Feb. 17, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call Caztex, that’s a heads up play by that runner! |
| Feb. 17, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call Bruce a couple things here 1) the umpire should have called you safe right away when you were tagged after you crossed the commit line. 2) it’s a bit grey in the book but as I understand SPA rules, the play would be dead if the runner interfered with either the catcher or third baseman trying to make a play. Otherwise it’s still a live ball until the ump determines no plays can be made at any other base. Keep in mind if the ump would have correctly called you safe you are not required to touch the second plate or cross the scoring line, you go right to your dugout. |
| Feb. 15, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call Airborne, that was a headsy play by that runner! |
| Feb. 14, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call As the post is stated I agree with part of it. 1) Yes the runner is automatically safe if he is tagged after crossing the commit line. 2) The SPA rulebook doesn’t specifically whether the ball is live or dead but it does state it’s a dead ball if the runner who is ruled automatically safe interferes with the catcher. Therefore, minus interference by the runner after the throw home the ball is still a live ball |
| Jan. 8, 2022 stick8 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: WHY ARE THESE OFFENSES CALLED DIFFERENTLY Take BJ’s scenario a step further. After the rule was applied and the play was over its bases loaded with one out. Then suppose the next batter hits into a 6-4-3 double play, the fifth run doesn’t score. This could be the reason that the team loses the game by 1 run! That’s why on any tournament team I’ve ever played on has always stressed touch the next base in situations like this. |
