March 24, 2024

Batters Runner Does Not Step on Base

Batter Runner Steps of the Fielders Foot and Not the Base

Batters Runner Does Not Step on Base

The video shows an example of the batter runner not stepping on the base as his foot steps on the fielders foot. This particular call was called incorrectly by the umpire.

Rich Marazzi

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