Expert Analysis
Over Throws from the Outfield and Base Awards
Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area
When an outfielder makes a throw that goes into dead ball territory (DBT) such as the dugout or the stands, all runners are awarded two bases from the last base they touched at the moment the ball is released by the outfielder. Infield overthrows into DBT have a separate rule which I will cover in…
Expert Analysis
Outfielder’s Throw is Deflected into Dead Ball Territory
Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area, Deflected Ball, Placing Runners, Runners, Uncategorized
Whenever a thrown, pitched, or batted ball is deflected into dead ball territory, umpires must be able to make the proper base award and coaches should be able to determine if the base award was proper. This can impact the outcome of a game. Thrown Ball Deflected into Dead Ball Territory Take what occurred when…
