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Runner Runs Third to Home in Fair Territory

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The Orioles and Blue Jays played at the Rogers Centre on May 20, 2023. In the top of the 10th inning, the score was tied 5-5 when the O’s Ryan Mountcastle began the inning on second base as the ghost runner. Adam Frazier bunted him to third. Austin Hays then hit a ground ball toward…

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What Happened to the Baseline?

Topics: Baseline, Expert Analysis

Major League Baseball rules have changed and there is no such thing as a “baseline” anymore. Major League Umpire, Greg Gibson and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster, Chris Welsh explain how the rule is now about the runners “basepath” in a simple and easy to follow video.

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Andrew McCutchen Called Out of the Baseline…What?

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Did Andrew McCutchen go beyond the legal three feet base path to avoid this tag? You make the call. Then, read the expert analysis by Rich Marazzi on what is legal on the base paths. Expert Analysis by Rich Marazzi In the bottom of the seventh with the score tied, 4-4, the Phils had Andrew…

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How a Smart Baserunner Can Exploit the Basepath Rules

Topics: Baseline, Runner Interference, Runners, Uncategorized

In the game of baseball, as in all major sports, coaches instruct their players to take what the defense gives them. Conversely, it would be a good idea for defensive players to take what the offense gives them. Let’s look at the following play. The Cardinals and Pirates played two games on Sept. 18 at…

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Ted Barrett Explains How a Runner Establishes His Own Baseline

Topics: Baseline, Batter Runner, Runners, Video - Runner
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Not Out of the Baseline Since No Tag Attempt by the Fielder.

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This Runner Goes Way Out of the Way, but is He Out of the Baseline?

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Out of the Baseline!

Topics: Baseline, Batter Runner, Runners, Video - Runner
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Does this Runner Go Out of the Baseline to Avoid a Tag? You Make the Call!

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The Baseline is Not Established Until there is a Tag attempt on the Runner

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