Dropped third strike play

[Big Daddy Michigan]

For that matter, the play just posted sure sounds like the catcher had the runner basically standing still midway between first and second. So why didn't she play on the lead runner rather than going after the batter?

Good question. If she thought the batter was a runner, then she had an easy force at second, versus a run-down.

 

[canyonjoe]

So what the hell do you do when a slapper swings and missed a pitch in the dirt for strike two, but based on the fact that she's on a sprint toward first-cuz she's a slapper- the catcher who is cluless throws to first, meanwhile the runner on second steals third?


If you're calling this a dead ball then the runner can't steal because the catcher doesn't know the situation.

There's a big difference between taking a step or 2 and running down the line. I get your point but it doesn't change what I say.

 

[ArmWhip]

2B charges groundball and runner from first collides with her, but base ump says everyone safe.

I saw this a couple of years ago. Second baseman fields a ground ball and gets flattened by the runner. The runner gets up and continues to second base. Second baseman lays on the ground for about 10 seconds because she's a bit dazed. No call on the play. Ump says the second baseman never attempted a throw to first base.????

 

[angispeds]

We lost a game once when my dd was on second base line drive double to the gap she’s plowed by a wandering infielder literally crawls to third base and umpire said he could only give her third because that’s where the obstruction occurred…our coach was not pleased.


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[dogpatch]

The page shown is in the definitions section of the poorly written NFHS rule book. Definitions by themselves are not rules. They simply define terms used within the rules. I know of no NFHS rule and penalty that specifically prohibits "confusing a fielder" prior to being declared out or scoring (retired player). If there is one, please point it out.

 

[earlg3]

Interesting, semi-related play today: bases loaded, batter thinks it's ball 4 and starts walking to first, all other runners advance as well while the catcher stands there with the ball, including the runner at third touching home plate without being tagged. Umpire kills the play and makes everyone go back.

Shouldn't the run have counted because it was a live ball and the base was technically stolen?

 

[Comp]

Interesting, semi-related play today: bases loaded, batter thinks it's ball 4 and starts walking to first, all other runners advance as well while the catcher stands there with the ball, including the runner at third touching home plate without being tagged. Umpire kills the play and makes everyone go back.

Shouldn't the run have counted because it was a live ball and the base was technically stolen?

Yes run should have counted. Defense should know the count and play accordingly.

I had that happen once and catcher was actually standing on the plate with ball in glove facing runner coming from third. Runner stopped inches from the catcher and actually reached her foot between the catchers feet to touch the plate. I was standing there just waiting for the catcher to either tag the runner or the runner to accidentally brush the catchers glove.