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Can a Fielder Block a Base?
Topics: Base, Definitions, Obstruction, Runners
Beginning 2024, pro rules (OBR, MLB) will no longer allow a fielder who is not in possession of the ball to block a base (1B, 2B, 3B) or impede a runner. It will be enforced similar to the Home Plate Collision Rule. New Rule Explained Here: https://baseballrulesacademy.com/obstruction-enforcement-at-all-bases-in-2024/ In the July 24 Blue Jays-Mariners game…
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Runner Misses 2B and the defensive Team Tries an Appeal. Out or Safe?
Topics: Appeal, Base, Runners, Video - Fielder, Video - Runner
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This Batter/Runner Thinks He is Out, But He’s Really Safe. He Goes into the Dugout, What’s the Call?
Topics: Base, Batter Runner, Runners, Video - Runner
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It is Legal for a Batter/Runner to Cross 1B and Turn towards 2B, without being Tagged Out?
Topics: Base, Batter Runner, Runners, Video - Runner
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What Do You Know? 9 Rules Questions from 2018
Topics: Base, Batter's Box, Catcher Interference, Dead Ball Area, Fair Territory, Foul Territory, Infield Fly, Pinch Hitter, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Runner Interference, Uncategorized
1. There’s a runner on first, catcher’s interference is called and the batter safely makes it to first as a result of the play. If the runner on first (after safely reaching second base), makes an attempt for third base during the play and gets thrown out, does the offensive coach have the option to…
