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yes they can continue they have one stop - they can stop and proceed forward to the next base or back to the previous.
I believe on a walk the LBR does not take effect until the batter reaches 1b. The batter/runner then needs to make an immediate decision to either continue or stay at first base.
We've had umpires in my area call runners out for stopping. I've told them they have one stop, that its part of the LBR and they are adamant about they cannot stop. I believe its part of rule 8.7 something in ASA
We've had umpires in my area call runners out for stopping. I've told them they have one stop, that its part of the LBR and they are adamant about they cannot stop. I believe its part of rule 8.7 something in ASA
Not unless you get a tape recorder out or write everything down ahead and get them to sign something, once explained the rule, more times than not, the umpire simply states that they stopped for too long and did not "immediately" proceed to the next base or return to previous (which of course is a judgement call); but kudos to the few who fess up and say thanks for correcting that and helping me understand the rule better.So do you win the protests?