Rule Ref

[Varsity07]

Gentlemen, I need a specific rule for this rule:

I know where the NCAA rule is, I need the MLB OBR rule reference.

"In a tag attempt between home and 1st, the Batter-Runner may retreat towards home plate. He would be declared out when he touches or passes home plate."

 

Any input will be greatly appreciative

Thanks

Chris

 

[Senor Azul]

That point is not covered in the OBR. You have to go to an Official Interpretation that can be found in the PBUC and can also be found in the BRD. 

From the 2014 edition of the PBUC (p. 84):

In situations where the batter-runner gets into a rundown between first and home, if the batter-runner retreats and reaches home plate, he shall be declared out.

The same interpretation applies in Fed and can be found in the case book at 8.1.1 Situation A.

You can also find the interpretations in Carl Childress' BRD (section 117, p. 86 in the 2014 edition) under the heading:

Batter-Runner:  Retreats Toward Plate to Avoid Tag

 

 

[Varsity07]

what is the section of the PBUC manual, I have the 2015 book and its not on pg 84

 

Thanks

[Senor Azul]

Section 7--Interference and Obstruction--paragraph 7.31, note following play 1:

Runner on first base; batter runner gets into a rundown between home and first. Can obstruction be called going back to home? RULING:  No, unless the obstruction is intentional. Then the note text which I have already quoted.

You can find the same play and interpretation in the 2015 MLBUM in paragraph 44, play 1 on pages 57-58.

[JaxRolo]

That point is not covered in the OBR. You have to go to an Official Interpretation that can be found in the PBUC and can also be found in the BRD. 

From the 2014 edition of the PBUC (p. 84):

In situations where the batter-runner gets into a rundown between first and home, if the batter-runner retreats and reaches home plate, he shall be declared out.

The same interpretation applies in Fed and can be found in the case book at 8.1.1 Situation A.

You can also find the interpretations in Carl Childress' BRD (section 117, p. 86 in the 2014 edition) under the heading:

Batter-Runner:  Retreats Toward Plate to Avoid Tag

 

 

Good answer! Good Job!

[Varsity07]

@Senor Azul. Thanks for the assistance!