BUT, and this is where my confusion came from, to make a legal catch out of bounds you have to make the catch before being out of bounds, which is defined as two feet down out of bounds. So you cannot jump the low fence and then make the catch further back in the bullpen because that would not be a legal catch and therefore a home run.
Been playing ball since I can remember, I have a lot of respect for student athletes way they juggle school and sports. I myself Recieved a scholorship to Ohio U Bobcats to play ball, played my Freshman year but couldn't handle school and ball so I never played again and list my scholarship. Those were some great times .
All we need is a rule that says if a pitcher takes too long the umpire can call a ball, and the liberal use of both rules, and we can have 2 hour games.
All we need is a rule that says if a pitcher takes too long the umpire can call a ball, and the liberal use of both rules, and we can have 2 hour games.
All we need is a rule that says if a pitcher takes too long the umpire can call a ball, and the liberal use of both rules, and we can have 2 hour games.
yes! (John Lackey)
8.04
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call ?Ball.? The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire.
All we need is a rule that says if a pitcher takes too long the umpire can call a ball, and the liberal use of both rules, and we can have 2 hour games.
yes! (John Lackey)
8.04
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call ?Ball.? The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire.
All we need is a rule that says if a pitcher takes too long the umpire can call a ball, and the liberal use of both rules, and we can have 2 hour games.
yes! (John Lackey)
8.04
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call ?Ball.? The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire.
No rule changes necessary then, just better enforcement! Who knew?
All we need is a rule that says if a pitcher takes too long the umpire can call a ball, and the liberal use of both rules, and we can have 2 hour games.
yes! (John Lackey)
8.04
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call ?Ball.? The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire.
No rule changes necessary then, just better enforcement! Who knew?
Doesn't stop the "1 million pick attempts as the bullpen warms up" tactic, but is better than nothing.
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