martianr
Softball DAD
I am throwing this out there. I can across this thinking of weird situation. I believe this is weird, I was wondering if a runner is out for leaving or supposedly leaving early on an illegal pitch. Here is what I found on https://forum.officiating.com/softball/64421-illegal-pitch-runner-leaves-early.html
SITUATION 7: B2 is at bat with R1 on first base. F1 begins her wind up and then holds onto the ball instead of releasing it toward B2. R1 leaves first base anticipating that F1 will release the pitch. RULING: A pitching and base-running infraction have occurred at virtually the same time and both are penalized. R1 is out for leaving the base before release of the pitch; an illegal pitch is called on F1 for failing to deliver the pitch, which results in a ball being awarded to B2. However, if in the umpire’s judgment, F1’s act was deliberate to bait and deceive R1 into leaving the base early, the umpire shall call “time” and “no pitch.” The umpire shall eject F1 and/or the head coach from the game. If the umpire believes the coach is directly responsible for the actions of F1, the umpire may eject only the coach. The defensive team is attempting to benefit by circumventing the rules. R1 is obliged to stay in contact with the base until the ball is released by the pitcher; however, the tactic being utilized by the defense is deceptive and not in accordance with the spirit of fair play. (3-6-13b, c; 6-2-1; 8-6-21)
So there is some intrep for intent to cause the offense to leave early where the umpire could not call the runner out based on F1's actions.
I would like to see this rule get enforced to the letter of the rule. Thank goodness common sense will kick in. I think there may be a lot of coachers getting kicked out and maybe players. On the flip side what an interesting strategy that would be to get an out. HAHA.
SITUATION 7: B2 is at bat with R1 on first base. F1 begins her wind up and then holds onto the ball instead of releasing it toward B2. R1 leaves first base anticipating that F1 will release the pitch. RULING: A pitching and base-running infraction have occurred at virtually the same time and both are penalized. R1 is out for leaving the base before release of the pitch; an illegal pitch is called on F1 for failing to deliver the pitch, which results in a ball being awarded to B2. However, if in the umpire’s judgment, F1’s act was deliberate to bait and deceive R1 into leaving the base early, the umpire shall call “time” and “no pitch.” The umpire shall eject F1 and/or the head coach from the game. If the umpire believes the coach is directly responsible for the actions of F1, the umpire may eject only the coach. The defensive team is attempting to benefit by circumventing the rules. R1 is obliged to stay in contact with the base until the ball is released by the pitcher; however, the tactic being utilized by the defense is deceptive and not in accordance with the spirit of fair play. (3-6-13b, c; 6-2-1; 8-6-21)
So there is some intrep for intent to cause the offense to leave early where the umpire could not call the runner out based on F1's actions.
I would like to see this rule get enforced to the letter of the rule. Thank goodness common sense will kick in. I think there may be a lot of coachers getting kicked out and maybe players. On the flip side what an interesting strategy that would be to get an out. HAHA.