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Some of the tournaments I work have a disclaimer that if an ejection is deemed “malicious” it could result in a suspension for the teams...

I just saw the video, R2 definitely did not touch third and based on HPU standing there long after run scored, it was obvious he saw it...

AS12, you know your stuff but passing and being put out are two very different things. I know this is from NCAA but read this rule...

When a batter commits INT, they are ALWAYS the person who is out unless the runner is thrown out despite the INT. Batter out, runner...

What a fantastic scenario!! Honestly, that’s a barn burner, never heard this scenario before. First, a walk is a base award. It is the...

To add my 2 cents... 1) The key word in AS12's post and rule cite is "COMPLETELY"...many people do not realize this, if even one cleat...

I actually just had an interesting conversation with a colleague about this very video. He asked me what I thought the solution was...I...

I hope I don’t upset AS12, bc this isn’t a question, but here is a thought/idea for people who love baseball and care about not having...

My son (freshman) has had 2 games cancelled for no umpire. May not sound like a ton but they’ve had about 746 cancelled due to...

No, you’re only getting the batter-runner if he deviated his path to initiate contact. A runner must avoid a fielder who is fielding...

It is unusual and doesn’t happen often, but it is possible to have RLI on a ball hit to SS or 3B. Consider a throw by F5/6 that is to...

I agree with you, I too was speaking about arguing/disputing calls. Early in my college umpiring career, someone told me “those d3 and...

1. No, we do not “have to” move. Good umpires are astute to the situation and while 95% of the time, I will move, I will not move out...

Oops, sorry AS, I replied before reading your response to him

It was a 10u game man, who cares if they got run ruled. If those kids are playing for anything other than having fun and some basic...