Need a little more info on the situation. Unless the runner intentionally did something to hinder the fielder attempting a double there is no interference. The runner doesn't have to slide or get out of the way on play. And no the fielder doesn't have to throw for there to be interference if in the umpires judgement the runner interfered he should call runner going to 1st out as well.
This is something that has been called inconsistently in AZ. I throw the ball and have actually hit runners if they don’t move.
Hi----That might be the rule in MLB but our softball association rules are biased toward no injuries and the runner is required to either give himself up or vear off to the side of the bag. If that is not done an interference call is warranted but it is not clear if the fielder has to at least try to make the throw to first in order to call the batter out also.
No, a throw does not have to be attempted in order for interference to be called. But a lot of umpires, especially at the lower levels, are not going to make that call without at least an attempt.If the player making the out at 2nd base is interfered with by the runner does he have to make or at least attempt a throw to first , for interference to be called. I don't think so but I have been wrong before.
hitting a runner in the baseline should be a no call.. live ball... the runner is where he belongs as long as he doesn't move into the throw
wayne .. are you trolling again.. and again you are wrong .. where would you like the runner to go?? and please post the rule set you are talking about, instead of just yapping... a runner going from 1st to 2nd has every right to stay upright and in the base path.. if the fielder makes a throw and it hits the runner it's play on.. it is the fielders job to throw over or around the runner .. if in the umpires judgement after the release of the ball the runner moved into the path of the throw or lifted his arms to block it then I would have INT...
wayne .. are you trolling again.. and again you are wrong .. where would you like the runner to go?? and please post the rule set you are talking about, instead of just yapping... a runner going from 1st to 2nd has every right to stay upright and in the base path.. if the fielder makes a throw and it hits the runner it's play on.. it is the fielders job to throw over or around the runner .. if in the umpires judgement after the release of the ball the runner moved into the path of the throw or lifted his arms to block it then I would have INT...
He's trying to see if you say, "in our league we follow ASA but modified to our particular city rules".What ruleset are you talking about.? Sounds like you're saying "I believe" which is short for "I don't know it for a fact, I just know its true". Where do I want the runner to go? We do all runners go? They run away from the throw.
Now if you want to get as close to the fielder as possible, go in standing up, and take one between the eyes, by all means feel free to do so at your own risk. Sure I'd probably keep the ball live there.. If you have time to vacate the area, then move out of the way. Interference is a judgement call. FYI ~ there is no rule stating a fielder must throw around or over an advancing runner.
...a runner going from 1st to 2nd has every right to stay upright and in the base path.. if the fielder makes a throw and it hits the runner it's play on.. it is the fielders job to throw over or around the runner...
Where do I want the runner to go? We do all runners go? They run away from the throw.
This. When turning two, I'm either stepping back from 2b or running through the bag before I throw depending on my momentum. I'm assuming the runner is coming straight in.
When runners veer off, there's a 50/50 chance they're veering the same way I am. Which means there's a 50/50 chance they're eating the ball. And adding insult to injury, when a runner deviates from the basepath and gets hit by a throw, it's getting an interference call 99% of the time.
When runners veer off, there's a 50/50 chance they're veering the same way I am. Which means there's a 50/50 chance they're eating the ball. And adding insult to injury, when a runner deviates from the base path and gets hit by a throw, it's getting an interference call 99% of the time.
Hiltz.. I agree... unfortunately wayne is a jack a-- and does nothing trolls different sites and post his wayne's world answers, but never cites a rule to cover his answers
What part of interference is a judgment call don't you understand?
If you're crazy enough to run straight at me, you might get ready to duck. I bet you'll get out of the way next time!
Not all times is the runner hit with the throw interfering, but if you have ample time to vacate the area, then do so or I'm calling time and ruling the B/R out.
If the runner attempts to get out of the way and then gets in the way of the throw we have an act of interference, running from base to base is not an act of interference on a throw. I'll tell you right now if I think you threw into the runner on purpose, you will be ejected and I will encourage the runner to notify law enforcement. If you call me out for not vacating the base path, I will win the protest. I got this direct from the former director of officials for USSSA.I'm throwing the ball to 1st base. I'm not making the extra effort to throw over or around the runner if I have to hurry to complete the DP. I've been knocked out into LF playing 2nd on a few occasions so the runner sure doesn't get a free pass on the throw to 1B.
Not all times is the runner hit with the throw interfering, but if you have ample time to vacate the area, then do so or I'm calling time and ruling the B/R out.
Sometimes you just have to umpire.
So the runner can run in a straight line from 1b to 2b, do nothing intentional to interfere, get hit by a throw from a second baseman that doesn't know how to play his position, and you're calling interference?
You really are an idiot.
If the runner attempts to get out of the way and then gets in the way of the throw we have an act of interference, running from base to base is not an act of interference on a throw. I'll tell you right now if I think you threw into the runner on purpose, you will be ejected and I will encourage the runner to notify law enforcement. If you call me out for not vacating the base path, I will win the protest. I got this direct from the former director of officials for USSSA.
Here is your biggest problem, you have your beliefs on what the rules should be or what the interpretations should be. But you are not in a position to make those interpretations. It is your responsibility to call those rules as directed by the national/world offices. When we all tell you the correct ruling, a good umpire would take that information and incorporate it into their game, not just complain about it and say they won't call it.
Maybe, just maybe you should actually read what you quote before attacking someone's intelligence and reading comprehension. What I said was, "If I feel you threw at the runner intentionally, you will be ejected." No where in there was there an accusation. Show me where in any of the major associations there is a must slide rule. You can't, it doesn't exist at the adult level and will not.You might want to consider taking reading comprehension skills. Pretty bold accusation saying I intentionally threw at a runner. Don't ever recall hitting anyone, so I must not be too good at it. I throw the ball to get the out at 1st.
Now, if the runner comes in hard with a clean side, I haven't a problem. When I play now I don't slide and get pretty close to the bag. However, I know to get out of the way and not get hit with the throw.
I've been around ballfields for as long as I can remember. I know interference when I see it. Its called experience. I've seen those that go in just like you described and take one to the upper body. They've managed to get out of the way since then.
As the umpire, I judge the intent. Interference isn't always intentional. If you've ample time to vacate the "baseline" and get hit with a quality throw, I'm ruling interference and getting the two. Its called judgment. Anyone that walks out on my field and tries to overrule my judgment can finish the game themselves.
I've worked games with players that afterward became very good MLB players and great college careers calling balls and strikes. Think Kerry Wood and Clayton Kershaw for starters. I'm surely not going to be intimidated by some couch jockeys thinking they can get in my face and argue. Therefore, I'm not concerned what some former director of a slow pitch softball association thinks.