grayhawk

Can you compare the quality or manufacturing processes to the Nike or Wilson Ti masks?

I had two rolled steel +Pos masks earlier in my career that served me well. Both got bent on wicked shots and I moved on to the Nike Ti. Is there any reason to believe the +Pos Ti is of lesser quality than the Nike?

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Yup. The questions are randomized for each person, and attempt 1 will also have a different order from attempt 2 (if you take it twice).

I've submitted and missed one and can't figure out which one it is. Thoughts on this one? I suppose it's possible for the batter to swing and not hinder the catcher, but I don't like how answer A is written saying it's legal if the bat does not "contact" the ball or the catcher.

Maybe we should ask Hunter this question.

Perfect, thanks.

How about this one: Seems to me that both A and C are correct, but maybe A is MOST correct? Certainly, we are told that with runners on base, when F1 toes the rubber and his free foot in front that we are to assume that he's in the set position unless he notifies us that he's pitching from the windup. So it seems that A should be the answer. Thoughts?

I seem to recall that last year there was a lot of confusion on this point. Maybe they are clearing that up through this test. Whether there was a previous reset or not during that at-bat, with runner(s) on base, a pitcher starting his motion before the batter is alert and ready (for the first time) is a warning and a reset. Next time is a ball in all cases.

Since both questions have the same correct A and B answers, the correct answer must be All of the above on both.

That's what made me go look. I couldn't imagine that embroidery being allowed in an actual game. It was probably added later for an auction at that event. Either way, this was not game worn.

I'm not doubting the authenticity, but he didn't wear this coat in Game 3 of the 2007 WS. He wore a long-sleeved shirt.

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First balk was borderline but defensible. I have a discernible stop on the second one. And yes, in Fed, balks should absolutely be immediately dead and this video is Exhibit 197,831 for why. Expecting thousands of HS umpires to correctly administer live ball balks is unrealistic. Experienced varsity umpires will mess these up, but then asking first year, often solo umpires working frosh or JV games to get them right?

Well, now we have an official interpretation published by the NCAA (Randy Bruns). It seems to counter his previous email: Physically Assisting a Runner – Rule 8-5-f Interpretation: A runner is out when: f. A coach or any other member of the offensive team other than another runner, by touching or holding a runner, physically assists the runner in returning to or leaving a base. Note: The touching of a runner alone does not constitute physically assisting; however, when the touching improves the runner’s chances of accomplishing their goal (retreating or advancing), it should be interpreted as physically assisting. A runner is allowed to assist another runner physically; however, all other members of the offensive team (e.g., base coaches, on-deck batter, a runner who had just scored or has been put out, a batter, etc.) are not allowed to assist. When a play is being made on the assisted runner, the umpire should call “Time” and enforce the penalty; the runner is out, and all runners return to the bases occupied at the time of the interference (assistance). If no play is being made on the assisted runner, the umpire shall signal that the runner is out and allow the ball to remain alive. Rationale: The physical assistance of a runner by another offensive team member other than a base coach or another runner most often happens in the vicinity of home plate where a team member is often there to “coach” the runner trying to score when and where to slide to avoid a tag. It is unfair to allow any physical assistance by another team member to impact if and when the runner touches the base prior to a tag, appeal, or video review. Although not specifically covered in the NCAA Baseball Rules, this ruling is based on common sense and fair play. This enforcement principle permits the defensive team to make plays on other runners, if possible. If the ball were to instantly become dead at the time of interference (assistance), the offensive team could always control the status of the ball by grabbing a nearby player.