April 23, 2022

Overrunning First Base – What Can a Runner Do?

What constitutes a move towards second base?

Overrunning First Base – What Can a Runner Do?

Chris Welsh and MLB Umpire, Ted Barrett discuss the fine points of the rule about a batter runner tagging 1B and making a move toward 2B. What constitutes a move to 2B? If the runner first turns right and then makes a movement toward second while in foul territory, does that put him in jeopardy? OBR 5.09(b)(11)

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