HERE'S THE SITUATION: Batter hits a ball on the ground into right field. Base runner touched first and continues to over run the bag down the first base line. He turns to his left and walks slowly back the bag in fair territory. Can he be thrown out before he reaches the bag?
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NCASAUmp
Un-Retired
Turning left by itself does not mean he attempted to advance towards second base. This is up to the judgment of the umpire.
He can turn left, he can turn right, he can do cartwheels down the foul line and back. As long as he doesn’t make an attempt to advance to second base, he’s fine.
He can turn left, he can turn right, he can do cartwheels down the foul line and back. As long as he doesn’t make an attempt to advance to second base, he’s fine.
jhsfive
Outstanding Mutha****er
It can come down to an umpires judgement/discretion but any movement to the left after touching 1st can be considered advancement to 2nd and beyond.
Might seem silly but overrunning 1st is kind of “giving yourself up” and any indication that you’re advancing further (turning towards 2nd) keeps the play going.
Good thing is, that’s the kind of mistake folks only make once.
Might seem silly but overrunning 1st is kind of “giving yourself up” and any indication that you’re advancing further (turning towards 2nd) keeps the play going.
Good thing is, that’s the kind of mistake folks only make once.
MaverickAH
Well-Known Member
There are a lot of legitimate reasons a runner might continue down the line even though the ball is in the outfield. Especially RF........
- They don't realize that the ball made it to the outfield.
- They're new to the game & don't know any better.
- The RF was playing close enough to possibly have a play at 1B
irishmafia
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Simply not true