Signaling a ball dislodged by a runner/BR

[DevildogUmp]

In regard to the Phillies/Mariners game with the BR knocking the ball out of F3's glove, if in real time you judge the BR caused the dropped ball and you are getting the out, is there a mechanic to communicate this? Would you use the "on the transfer" mechanic or are you calling him out with the ball flying off into foul territory and then having to have the conversation with the manager when he comes storming out?

 

Matt

[Thunderheads]

12 hours ago, DevildogUmp said:

In regard to the Phillies/Mariners game with the BR knocking the ball out of F3's glove, if in real time you judge the BR caused the dropped ball and you are getting the out, is there a mechanic to communicate this? Would you use the "on the transfer" mechanic or are you calling him out with the ball flying off into foul territory and then having to have the conversation with the manager when he comes storming out?

 

Matt

Not aware of a specific 'mechanic' for this, but I'd assume .... "he's out, he's out, he's still out" would work.  More than likely you'll have a discussion with someone regardless on a play like that.   I'm sure more will chime in on this soon

[maven]

Sure, just use the interference mechanic. Call time, point, and verbalize, "That's interference! He's out."

It's essential to call this INT with other runners, to nullify any advantage the offense might otherwise get from their illegal action.

[OCUmp]

Do u have to find that the BR intentionally knocked the ball out of the fielder’s glove or just caused it?

[Senor Azul]

A runner cannot choose to just plow through a fielder who is attempting a tag. From the 2017 Jaksa/Roder manual (chapter 13, p. 108):

In such cases, a runner must prove by his actions and the way he positions himself that his intent is to reach the base safely and to stay on the base if it cannot be overrun… Actions that disregard this intent and show, rather, an intent to interfere with a fielder attempting a throw or tag include:

(a)   grabbing the fielder,

(b)   using excessive and unnecessary force in shoving, elbowing, spiking (at or above the knee), roll blocking, etc., the fielder,

(c)   intentionally standing (rather than sliding) and blocking the fielder,

(d)   waving arms to distract or hinder the fielder,

(e)   throwing a helmet at the ball or the fielder,

(f)    slapping the ball or the fielder’s glove or mitt,

(g)   initiating an avoidable collision with the fielder (NCAA 8-7a-1 and 2)

[maven]