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NFHS Baseball Rule Interps

guest — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:55:02 GMT

Anyone notice that in the 2013 NFHS Baseball Interps Situation No 11 talks about an On Deck Batter who - - - "physically stops him ( a runner who has overstepped home plate ) and shoves him back to the plate, where he then touches it." is described as not allowed. The rule refs given (2-2-1c, 5-1-2f and 3-2-2), however, all refer to the action of a coach, not an offensive teammate. Anybody know whether NFHS treats a teammate as though they are a coach for this situation? If not, can you offer the correct rule ref for an offensive teammate's action in this situation? I have been through the index and cannot find a rule ref regarding a teammate's actions in this situation.

Thanks

Federation decertified BBCOR bats

guest — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:25:39 GMT

Anybody know which previously approved BBCOR bats are now decertified and not legal now in federation baseball? I read that the "Reebok Vector TLS 32 inch" bat is now illegal. Are there any others? I know the NCAA has banned several. Specifically I'm wondering if federation has banned "Marucci Black Series, 33 and 34 inch bats." I know NCAA has, but not sure about federation. Anybody know of a website that has a list of legal and/or illegal bats in federation baseball?

Federation baseball mechanics book

guest — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:50:00 GMT

Does Federation make a mechanics book for crews of 2, 3, 4, 6? If so, anybody know where I can get one?

Batter running to first on 2nd strike

guest — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:08:00 GMT

runner on 3B, 2-1 count on batter, batter swings, drop by catcher. Batter thinks it's 3rd strike and runs to first. Catcher throws to 1B and run scores from 3rd.

We allowed run to score, brought batter back to plate with 2-2 count. It was not an intentional play to bait the throw to 1st, was a 10U game.

Did we make the correct call? Also, what section would reference this type of situation.

Thanks!!

Was it interference? CWS (Ariz. St. vs Texas)

guest — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:32:24 GMT

Was at the local diner last night. I could barely see the screen. Couldn't hear a thing, but was sorta kinda watching the CWS semi-final. It was Arizone State vs Texas. Arizona was up by 1 run. I beliee the score was 2-1.

Top of 4th, Unknown nbr of outs, R1, 3-2 pitch. R1 is stealing. the pitch is high for ball 4. However, the catcher makes a throw to 2nd on the stealing runner. As the runner slides into 2nd the thrown ball hits the runner's right hand and is deflected into center field. R1 then runs to 3rd, arriving safely. So now you have R1 on 3rd and batter-runner on 1st.

A coach complains and the next thing I see is a huddle of four umpires. The huddle last a lot longer than I ever thought a huddle should last.

Eventually, they put R1 back on 2nd and batter-runner stays at 1st.

Closed Caption was on so I could see the announcer indicating, I think, the call was interference on R1, but because of the walk (he was entitled to 2nd) the umpires did not call an out, but simply sent him back to 2nd. And...if it had been a "true" steal situation, R1 would have been out on interference. And then, I see them discussing possible batter interference, and applyiong the same logic. Well, that's announcer talk. I don't know of anyone who would believe that but the two talking heads in the booth.

Soon after that, we left the diner. So, I have no clue as to what really happend.Can anyone fill me? What kind of call did the umpires make? Did they call inteference on R1? Why did he have to go back to 2nd base?

Jalamander

7.09j question

guest — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:36:59 GMT

Hi all:

I tried this on the OBR board, but not a single reply. So, I will try here.

Under OBR: "When a catcher and batter-runner going to first base have contact when the catcher is fielding the ball, there is generally no violation and nothing should be called."

Is there an equivalent rule or interp under FED, and if so, can someone point me to it?

Thanks

Joe G

FED re-entry rules

guest — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:16:51 GMT

Let's say the catcher is being DH'ed for in the seven slot. In the fifth inning The DH goes to the mound as a relief pitcher. A sub enters the game in the starting pitcher's lineup slot to catch. The starting catcher is out of the game by the removal of the DH. Since he started along with the DH in the seven slot can he re-enter later in the game in the seven slot? Or does removal of the DH eliminate him from returning?

Here's what actually occurred which I believe was an illegal substitution. The DH became the pitcher. The catcher is in the lineup in the seven slot being DH'ed for. The catcher was moved to the removed pitcher's slot in the lineup and continued to catch.

Pitcher Balk

guest — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:03:57 GMT

This is my first year officiating under FED Rules and I am still getting used to a few of the minor differences between it and OBR. In a game the other night, the pitcher would straddle the rubber then proceed to get on the pitchers plate. His arm was dangling down between his legs and was slightly moving back and forth. The guy who I was officiating with called a balk. The coach did not agree with the balk and the way it was explained to him was that the pitcher was not allowed to be in the "gorilla" position. My partner told the coach that the pitcher was not allowed to dangle and move his arm once he was on the pitchers plate. I have not heard this one and can not find it in the rule book. What I have found says that the pitcher must have his pitching hand down at his side or behind his back. What is everyones enterpretation on this one? To me he is not doing anything to deceive the runner by moving his hand and that a balk might be called due to his hand placement. My partner was pretty adamant about moving of the hand though. Afterwards in talking he said that a pdf was sent out stressing this rule. I did not receive this pdf though and he is supposed to forward it to me but I have not seen it as of yet. What is everyones comments please?

Plate Meeting

guest — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:56:14 GMT

For those of you working high school & college, how do your pre-game plate meeting differ? I know for college you don't worry about jewelery, helmets when shagging balls, and etc. because we are dealing with adults.

Can anyone give me an example of a college plate meeting, let's say for a D2 game?

Thanks

NFHS Approved Bats

guest — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:01:00 GMT

NFHS is now out with a list of approved composite bats for 2010-2011. So far only Demarini on the list. I suppose every umpire now will have to carry a copy of this list.

http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=4155

NFHS Rules Question

guest — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:07:47 GMT

With the game tied in the bottom of the seventh inning and no outs, B1 draws a walk. B2, attempting to bunt R1 to second, lays down a bunt that is rolling down first base foul line in foul ground. The ball hits a rock and is deflected toward the foul line, and if not stopped, it will cross the line and be fair. F2 seeing this happening and knowing he would have no play on either runner, stops the ball while it is in foul territory with his mask that is held in his throwing hand. Stifling your emotions, you rule:

a. Foul ball, return R1 to first.

b. Foul ball, but R1 gets second since he was there when the ball became foul

c. Award R1 third and B2 second.

d. Award R1 home and B2 third, the game is over.

I read in the rule book that it's a 3 base award when a FAIR batted ball is contacted with detached player equipment but I couldn't find anything for a ball in foul territory. Would this be handled as a fair ball since it was prevented from going fair?

Thanks