NavyChiefBlue

Very underwhelming rule changes. What's the purpose of the survey? https://www.nfhs.org/articles/risk-minimization-and-sportsmanship-addressed-in-2025-baseball-rules-changes/#:~:text=The rules changes were accepted,the base of the knob.

@Velho I was thinking along those lines, so there is no confusion.

I used this signal a few weeks ago in a HS playoff game. I was U2. R1, ball hit to F6, toss to F4 for out, I signaled the out, then R1 slid into the bag, it was not a close play. After he slid through the bag, I signaled safe for no FPSR violation. R1 popped up, saw my safe signal and continued to run, F4 threw to F3 to complete the double play. I turned around and saw R1 crossing the plate after the out was made at first. I immediately realized what I had done. I immediately got the crew together and explained what I did, PU knew exactly what I was saying, U1 didn't see it as he was focusing on the play at first. U3 was unsure, but he understood (2nd year umpire). I then went to the offensive teams HC and explained what I had. He had no issue with it. Defensive coach knew what I was doing. I say this to say be careful when you use it. I have used it in the past with no issues, but I will absolutely be cautious moving forward.

Depends on if you have worked together before, how many games you have that day, experience, level of game, etc. Lots of factors at play. If you all things are equal, let them take it, then it's yours next time y'all work together.

BT Blue, He didn't step, how did he get direction?

Remember, you don't need to make a decision on which base you are protecting him to, until the play is over. If it's a close play at 3rd, let your partner make his call, then kill the play (as long as no other play is being made), discuss with your partner what you had on the play and make the decision to safe him, or stay with the out. I would probably lean towards safe if it was close. Since he was easily thrown out, what did F4 do to obstruct? Knock him down, cause him to take a couple extra steps? That will be the determining factor on how you rule this play.

Remember, in FED, from the windup position, a pitcher can only pitch or step off, he cannot attempt a pickoff, without stepping off the rubber. If he is in the set/stretch, he can step off, pickoff, or pitch. In the hybrid, he would have to step off before he initiates any movement to pickoff or pitch. If he initiates a pickoff or pitch, he has committed a balk. STRIKES AND OUTS!!!

No worries.

That was a useless comment. I'm willing to learn. Please explain your scenario.

F3 has to do something. Neither runner is out for just occupying the same base. If he tags Young, then Bradley (or the base) it's an easy DP.

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Thanks all! Much appreciated!! Season starts today!!

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@Guidry Yes, they sit off the face, but they are snug and I don't have a problem with them moving.

These are the ones I am currently using. I haven't had a problem. http://www.zennioptical.com/744412-plastic-half-rim-frame.html I got them with the transition type lenses, so I don't have to change out mid-game anymore. It makes it a lot easier. Only down side is, I have to take them off to read the lineup card.

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Finished up my adult babysitting duties last night, a real snoozer, 10 consecutive walks in the 3rd inning, maybe 5 generous strikes called by my partner, so I head over to the complex next door and watch a coed softball game. Team A has bases loaded, and the B/R hits a rope the hits the girl on 3rd base (it barely nicked her arm, or else she might have been seriously hurt. An inning or so later, I asked the umpire if she should have been called out. He said, "no, as long as she is on the base." I asked him if the base is a safe haven and he said "Yes". I clarified before asking the question, that I work baseball, and I'm just wondering. I have no dog in the fight per say, just an innocent bystander. Is this the correct call for softball? Thanks! Brent

In my very first JUCO game, earlier this year, the VT leadoff batter has a 3-1 count. Pitch comes in a little high, but I called a strike as he was halfway down the line (my timing is slower than most) and he has tossed his bat to the fence. He stops and turns around and is giving me a look like I'm crazy, all of a sudden, I hear from the 3BC (VT HC), "Get your bat and get in the box". Next pitch is a little higher and it's ball 4. As he slowly turns to toss his bat, he gives me the glare again, 3BC shouts again "Run down to first base, NOW!" I look over to 3BC and he said "I got this!" I nodded and gave him a thumbs up. Runner eventually makes it to 3B. He eventually scores and prior to leaving the dirt, he apologized 3 times! I turned to the 3BC and thanked him! Doing a little research I found out that the coach was recently inducted into the JUCO Hall of Fame! I don't know how much college ball I will do, but if they handle business this way, I will work as much as I can!

From our state rules interpreter, in a bulletin put out this week. Gorilla Stance: There has been some recent discussion on the “gorilla” stance. This is where a pitcher, in the set position, has his throwing arm and hand hanging straight down as he takes his sign before he becomes “set” or attempts a legal pickoff play. Rule 6-1-3 requires the pitcher, while in the set position, to have his pitching hand either down at his side or behind his back. This is so the offense can view the pitching hand and see any movement of the hand or the arm; if the offense could not see what the pitcher was doing with his pitching arm, they would be at a disadvantage as to stealing a base or pickoff moves. However, it was determined that if a pitcher, in the set position, has his pitching arm hanging straight down, no advantage is gained and the defense is able to see the arm and any subsequent movement. So, it is legal for the pitcher in the set position, to have his pitching arm hanging straight down with no movement. If the pitcher moves his pitching arm back and forth, then it would be a balk as it is considered to be the start of a pitching motion to become set. This was ruled around seven years ago by Approved Ruling and is currently in the casebook as 6.2.2 Situation F.

If you would be interested in umpiring for a week in late January/early February (in south Florida) and meeting/hanging out with some old Sox favorites, including "Mugsy", "Steamer", "Dauber" and "Spaceman", please PM me. Brent

Thanks for the help guys. I did get the question wrong, but when I reviewed the specific references for the rule, it still didn't make sense. With the addition of the statement from the case book, it helps. But like some of you have said, it ends up being another reason (#263) that FED is screwed up.

I did, it's fixed now.

Question on test R3 is on third and R2 on second with one out when B4’s swing is obstructed by F2. Even though third is occupied, R2 is attempting to steal third. B4 hits a ground ball to F6 who throws B4 out at first. Because of the catcher’s obstruction the coach has the option of taking the play or the award. He takes the award. B4 is awarded first, R2 third, and R3 home. True or False? Thanks