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Here's some more items looking to sell 1. Unequal Shin Guards 16.5"- Love these shins, very light and low profile, the most comfortable shins I have ever worn. I'm going to go up a size with them. I was not a believer in the Unequal items until I got these shins... $100 shipped 2. Wilson Platinum Shin Guards 17"- Under a year old, extremely minimal wear and no hooks are rusted out. Great protection, metatarsal plate has been removed: $70 Shipped 3. Reebok Zigs base shoes Size 12: used only one time! My feet are too wide for them. $80 shipped 4. Allstar FM25 with tan pads- has the "I bar vision" thing blacked out: $40 Shipped

Ted Barrett rocking the Carlucci on Sunday night baseball... Awesome!

Got a few jackets and shirt for sale (also check out my other thread with some gear) 1. Smitty Black shirt used only a hand full of times, Size Large $20 shipped 2. Smitty Black jacket with white stripes: size Large- $35 shipped 3. In House Sports black jacket with white stripes, very similar to the Smitty jacket I think its better quality than the Smitty: Size Large- $30 shipped 4. Honigs K-17 Navy Jacket: Size Large- $45 Shipped 5. Honigs K-17 Navy Jacket: Size X-Large $45 Shipped - Would be willing to work a trade with any of these or my other thread with equipment for a pair of 18" System 7 Shins EDITED to reflect what is currently available

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Sold. @Thunderheads lock it up please

Is it possible to throw 40.5? Yep, start/stop balk

Large pro blue shirt made by WCUA. Used one time I just need to clear space in my closet, will post a few more in the next couple days. $20 shipped, any questions shoot me a PM

OH SH*#! Someone call NFHS

Good stuff here. Pause, read and 90+% of the time, U1 goes out. This is almost always a trouble ball. Even if it's a trouble ball it's still U3s ball. U1 shouldn't be going out when the ball is hit anywhere near center or anywhere inside of the right fielder with a runner on first. If it's a trouble ball U3 can bust the line and go out to make the call while U1 can go into the library and read the play for possible tag up or for a possible play into first. This is how we do it in pro ball.

Why are we even discussing this? Just sounds like someone complaining he got a question wrong?

^^^^ This and maybe a simple change in mindset would help... just think "this pitch is a strike until it convinces me otherwise"

you just don't know how to work a computer (and apparently spell/grammar check)

Ahhhh, one thing I've been looking forward to! @Thunderheads posting the MLB videos again! Thanks Jeff!

I think a better question is, why not?

Thanks. What about the "while giving an intentional base on balls" language? Why is that in there? According to the Wendelstedt Rules Manual, that is in there because back in the day the F2 would go way up the line to receive the pitch. That would eliminate any chance of the base runners stealing (not that they would on an IBB anyways) BUT that is the historical reference to why it specifically says while giving an intentional base on balls

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They can show any other logo they want. They aren't under contract with Wilson, MLB is. Heck tons of guys with the original Douglas West Vest show it off all the time with a plate coat and that most definitely isn't a Wilson. Lots of guys have the TW logo showing on their pads as well. @Platejob29 At least they don't duct tape their Riddell Power like Vanover does I don't know about that, I think @Txump10 should do that to his Power since it should have been mine!

Obvious HBPs I'll just call time, come out in front of the plate, point to first with right hand and give F1 a new ball If it's close or if someone could have doubt if it hit him or not I'll call time, come out in front of the plate, point in the area it got him saying something like "got him right here" and point to first. Then give F1 a new baseball.

What makes you think the defense was going to get two outs absent the interference? On a play like this, 2 outs would be a major outlier. I don't see this as "unjust enrichment" to the defense. There are two acts, the batted ball and the interference. Rule 2.00 states, "If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounces foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball." That suggests an intentional act (of omission, if you will) by the fielder that is absent in the situation we are discussing. I simply don't see how the rules apply so clearly to this situation. As I've said, I'm troubled, but I see the sense of what you all argue, but I really don't know what I'd do in this situation. In any event, rather than rehash the same old same old, I will retire from the debate and hope I never have to deal with it. It's simple... you learn the rule and the application and in the event you have it in a game, apply it correctly. OR you can do whatever the heck you want and lose a protest, your choice As an umpire you enforce the rule book, preserving the integrity of the game, and use common sense and fair play when something is not specifically covered. This IS covered so you don't get to pick and choose your own ruling

they ran 2 man to finish that inning but then John Tumpane came and they finished with a 3 man

Not sure about the HS ruling (not too familiar with FED) but the Pro ruling requires you to keep the ball alive after the INT until you determine whether the ball is fair or foul. If the ball becomes foul (or if caught in foul territory) the batter goes back to bat because the IFF doesn't apply. The runner is still out. Nothing after the INT matters however, except whether the ball becomes fair or foul You're right to point out that enforcement will vary depending on whether it was in fact an infield fly. I interpreted the OP to be saying that it was in fact an IFF, in which case there's no need to wait. Good point on leaving it live if you don't know whether it is fair or foul. Again, in the OP, the fly ball was touched, so we'd kill it immediately. Thats the way I read it too just wanted to make sure we had everything covered

Not sure about the HS ruling (not too familiar with FED) but the Pro ruling requires you to keep the ball alive after the INT until you determine whether the ball is fair or foul. If the ball becomes foul (or if caught in foul territory) the batter goes back to bat because the IFF doesn't apply. The runner is still out. Nothing after the INT matters however, except whether the ball becomes fair or foul

One of my nails-on-a-chalkboard quotes. I saw a replay of the foul ball, it was a nasty shot to the mask and he was replaced on the crew today. AJ is a great guy, hope he recovers quickly

Key words, if F3 just gets up and happens to step on the bag while getting up without the purpose of making an appeal the BU should not call the BR out

I'm against it. Can't anything exist for its own sake without naming it after someone? Roads, bridges, stadia, games, fields, courts, awards, professorships, head coaches, seats....geez. wow! This has to be the most disrespectful post I have ever seen. Can a mod please delete it??? Forget just deleting it, dude... take your ball and go home. You only have 8 posts here so you obviously don't know how the site is. Don't throw your 2 cents in on stuff when you're clueless.