When it's an open base (no force in effect), is it first come, first served? (R1 is safe, B2 is out).R1 on on 1st. B2 hits the ball R1 after rounding second base goes back to 2nd base, arriving just before B2 also gets to 2B.but B2 is also standing on 2nd base. Fielder touches the runner which one is out?
None AFAIK.Ruleset?
I'm almost afraid to add this question - do any of the rulesets treat these scenarios differently?
USSSA 2020 FPRB said:Rule 8. Baserunning, Sec 11. A runner acquires the right to the proper unoccupied base if the runner
touches it before being put out. The runner is then entitled to this base until
being put out, or until legally touching the next base while it is unoccupied or
until a following runner is forced to advance to the base occupied.
Yes, sort of. The correct teach for the team in the field is always tag BOTH then tag anyone who leaves the base again. You never know who will get confused and walk off of the base even though they are entitled to it. The correct teach for the baserunners (other than not end up that way) is not to leave the base until the umpire declares which runner is out.So the correct "teach", in a non-force situation, is to tag the trailing runner first. ?
In a non force situation it doesnt matter what order you tag because it doesnt change the situation. The lead runner is entitled to the base so regardless of if you tag them first or second they arent out. The only runner than can be put out is the trailing runner who is not entitled to the base.
Now, in a force situation it does make a difference in the order because if you tag the trailing runner first the force is removed and now the lead runner is entitled to the base.