Expert Analysis
Topics: Catcher, Dead Ball Area, Dugout, Latest News, Placing Runners, Placing Runners
Regarding throws from the infield that go out of play, umpires must determine if it the “first play” or “second play.” By rule, when an infielder initially fields the ball, that is NOT A PLAY. The infielder’s “first play” is either: (1) a throw to a base (most common), (2) an attempted tag of a…