Runner on 3rd

[Lp softball]

If I have a runner on 3rd base and a ball 4 is called on the batter , can my runner at 3rd stay off the base if the walked batter then continues to 2nd base right away?

 

[Captain_Thunder]

If the pitcher is in the circle with the ball. Runners have to either advance or retreat. No Runner can just stand off base is Pitcher is not making any attempts........

 

[BretMan2]

Do you think that if you post this a few more times you'll get a different answer?

The answer's the same. When the look back rule is in effect, any runner who is off a base must either advance to the next base or retreat to the previous one. If the runner is between bases and stands stationary, in one spot, she is out.

 

[TR_Out]

Maybe it takes more specifics; let's try this:
Runner at 3rd takes a lead-off when the pitcher lets go of the ball.
Ball 4 is called.
Batter becomes Batter/Runner and proceeds toward 1B.
Catcher throws ball to pitcher who catches it in the circle and is just standing there with the ball.
Runner at 3rd must make a decision to attempt to advance to home or return to 3rd. If she doesn't (just stands there instead), she is OUT!
LP, notice I didn't mention the batter/runner advancing to 2nd? That's because it does not matter.

 

[SoCal_Dad]

Maybe it takes more specifics; let's try this:
Runner at 3rd takes a lead-off when the pitcher lets go of the ball.
Ball 4 is called.
Batter becomes Batter/Runner and proceeds toward 1B.
Catcher throws ball to pitcher who catches it in the circle and is just standing there with the ball.
Runner at 3rd must make a decision to attempt to advance to home or return to 3rd. If she doesn't (just stands there instead), she is OUT!
LP, notice I didn't mention the batter/runner advancing to 2nd? That's because it does not matter.

In cases like this where there is a batter-runner, they have to reach 1B or be put out before LBR can go into effect.

 

[Comp]

Runner at 3rd must make a decision to attempt to advance to home or return to 3rd. If she doesn't (just stands there instead), she is OUT!

Not until the b/r reaches 1st base.

 

[wvanalmsick]

Also, none of the rule books state how fast a batter has to advance or retreat. Food for thought.

 

[Louuuuu]

Also, none of the rule books state how fast a batter has to advance or retreat. Food for thought.

I see that you've been watching my Louuuuuise. You could time her run to first base with a calendar - when trying to leg out an infield hit...

 

[TR_Out]

Not until the b/r reaches 1st base.

Technically correct of course, however, in the times I've seen this actually called, I didn't notice the umpire watching to make sure the b/r actually did that. Also, I was trying to over-simplify on purpose and to make a point. Now, I expect a question like, "So... if the batter hasn't actually touched 1B yet..." :-(

 

[BretMan2]

Technically correct of course, however, in the times I've seen this actually called, I didn't notice the umpire watching to make sure the b/r actually did that. Also, I was trying to over-simplify on purpose and to make a point. Now, I expect a question like, "So... if the batter hasn't actually touched 1B yet..." :-(

It's not just "technically" correct. It's plain old "correct". It's what the rule actually says and how it's supposed to be enforced.

 

[TR_Out]

It's not just "technically" correct. It's plain old "correct". It's what the rule actually says and how it's supposed to be enforced.

My apologies; I meant no offense.

 

[BretMan2]

My apologies; I meant no offense.

No offense taken. It takes a lot more than that to offend me!