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?
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........
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.
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.
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.
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..." :-(
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..." :-(
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