What excuse short of injury could possibly justify not jogging or power walking to first base? It takes almost no effort - if they make the play, you haven't exerted yourself; if they don't, then you have a free base and you haven't exerted yourself.I disagree, but so be it. I have no problem with opposing players when they don't run out a pop to the infield (to the outfield is a different story). At least in this league where it is supposed to be "fun" and the fielder is capable at his position, ground ball is a different story with the hops we get on our fields.
You can't turn a double play by dropping the third strike.He doesn't teach people to strike out in baseball either, should catchers start intentionally dropping the third strike to try and get the batter to pull a hammy? Is that a head's up play? Just because something isn't against the rules doesn't necessarily make it any less bush league.
This.I think he meant a douche move to your teammates
It is, but he wasn't watching the field so he would've walked into the dugout eventually. We were on the third base side and he was already past the plate coming back when they finally threw to first.I didn't think just heading to the dugout was an auto out, unless the ump wanted to call it...I thought if you actually entered the dugout then it was?
This is a terrible comparison. Just as terrible as bringing Tom Emanski into the discussion. Whether or not something is douchy or bush league is a matter of opinion. My opinion is that you should hustle. The rest fixes itself.
What excuse short of injury could possibly justify not jogging or power walking to first base? It takes almost no effort - if they make the play, you haven't exerted yourself; if they don't, then you have a free base and you haven't exerted yourself.You can't turn a double play by dropping the third strike.This.
Infield fly rule should have been called (depending on the outs) and if you made an attempt toward the dugout you could have been called out also. It was a douche move for slowpitch, however it happens in baseball. The bottom line is there was a lack of hustle. Second baseman should have made sure of the out and batter should have made sure of it too.
however all of this would have been avoided if you would have only hit it 525 ft like most guys on the internet
Apparently, there is a need.Again, it's supposed to be a casual Church league game and there is no need to be Johnny ****in Hustle on a pop up to a "semi pro ringer" the other team brought in to help them win
When he saw Pedroia under the ball, not catching it.crdawg2521 said:Besides some of y'all can't read as he clearly stated he headed down the line and basically veered off when he saw Pedroia catching the ball. Pedroia then proceeded to turn into Mr. DoucheNozzle
This is the reason I don't take advice from people on here, good god.
It doesn't take 100% effort to trot to first base quickly enough to beat a double play on a dropped popup. Only 33 1/3%, maybe 50% if you're really slow.Ah, y'all are right....100% effort all of the time in every single game regardless of level. If those on the opposite side of the ball cant handle it then get off the field and respect the game. This game isn't for those who don't want win of give 100% 24/7. Little League, Coed, Church League, Tournament ball I'm going 100% from here on out.
I believe it's disrespectful to the game to have players on the field who can't really compete. We don't get out there to have fun so if you want to have some fun head to the water park.
Ugh...SBF > MLB
Apparently, there is a need.When he saw Pedroia under the ball, not catching it.
so i was playing in a tourney the batter hits a screamer at me i think i catch it but it pops out of my glove and we turn two cause they stopped playing. Well there team gets in a up roar that i intentionally dropped the ball so we can turn 2, then the umpire tells them i couldn't tell if it was intentional or not. Could they even have called me for intentionally dropping the ball?
Ah, y'all are right....100% effort all of the time in every single game regardless of level. If those on the opposite side of the ball cant handle it then get off the field and respect the game. This game isn't for those who don't want win of give 100% 24/7. Little League, Coed, Church League, Tournament ball I'm going 100% from here on out.
I believe it's disrespectful to the game to have players on the field who can't really compete. We don't get out there to have fun so if you want to have some fun head to the water park.
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Ugh...SBF > MLB
Is this the first time you've ever seen the intentional dropped fly for a double play?i could completely deal with that and probably have seen or been part of that situation more than once. If it was a line shot or one where the baseman actually had to move then I see leeway there, but this guy didn't have to move a step from where he was and just look up and put the glove up.
Technically, an infield fly is still a live ball...Why do think it isn't an infield fly rule with only one runner on??? It's a LIVE BALL!
I ALWAYS check the batter to make sure he trots part of the way down the line, if not I'll take the second out for free because of the hitter's laziness simple as that. It's simple, jogging down first baseline fixes the problem in the case of an intentional or non-intentional drop by the infielder.
Why do think it isn't an infield fly rule with only one runner on??? It's a LIVE BALL!
Is this the first time you've ever seen the intentional dropped fly for a double play?Technically, an infield fly is still a live ball...
Agree here infield fly rule depending on outs... imo uncalled for in sp softball most decent umps would not even allow it to happen, yes could have been called out for attempt toward the dugoutInfield fly rule should have been called (depending on the outs) and if you made an attempt toward the dugout you could have been called out also. It was a douche move for slowpitch, however it happens in baseball. The bottom line is there was a lack of hustle. Second baseman should have made sure of the out and batter should have made sure of it too.
however all of this would have been avoided if you would have only hit it 525 ft like most guys on the internet
WOW! Simple lesson to be learned here. Run everything out! They teach you that in T-Ball. All this F@#$ery wouldn't have happened if you had run it out.
Infield fly, batter is out. That's why that rule exists. Douchebaggery at it's finest, he's totally in the wrong for that. You surrendered, out at first, just catch the ball and move on.
My league plays it all wrong then. But then again, they are ASA and using a 44 ball.
This weekend we played a team that has been stacking for quite a few years now. Obviously everyone guns to beat them, but it is amazing how many good softball players go to one church, lol. In other words, they were going to win.
Well anyways, I chased a bad short pitch and popped up to second baseman with a man on first. As I start walking towards dugout while ball is in air, I see 2nd deliberately drop it and try to turn two. Funny that the left side of his infield didn't realize what he was doing so he had no play a second. I start running to first and he throws it away, which moves us to second and third. While on second I proceed to tell him "nice church league play there" and nice throw. He says it was a smart play if he would have turned it. Personally I think if he would have tried that in a tournament, he would have been walking around with a bat up his behind the rest of the day. Then as we are wlking through the post game handshake, he bumps me a little harder than the others.
thoughts on this douche (he really is an idiot regardless) or was that a smart attempt?
It was a smart move, but douchey at the same time. I play in some competitive leagues and still have the baby that pops up, and starts walking away and yelling at his bat, because it popped him up. Nothing says lovin' like doubling him off. If the guy at least starts to jog down the line with minimal effort you catch the ball. 0 effort means he wants the DP, 15% effort with a foot shuffling jog means he knows you can catch his can o'corn but he's making sure you do.
You should have been called out since you gave up and walked towards the dugout, hence being out of the baseline
Or he forgot that Lord7 is banned and wouldn't be able to tell us all why he dropped the ball.
Is this the league you play in with him?
Sorry, I was going to try and catch you on this...ugh too late... joker facepalmed you.
Yes, they are playing it wrong. Could be something to bring to your UIC or LD. You play out there with Toad and BDClubber, I know they know the rules.