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  • Another stupid baseball rule question

    04/05/2014 7:41:07 PM PDT · by Zionist Conspirator · 124 replies
    Self | 4/5/'14 | Zionist Conspirator
    Some of you may remember a year or two ago I posted a question about an umpire's call that made absolutely no sense whatsoever. Now I'd like to again ask my fellow FReepers to explain to me something I've seen in a baseball game that makes no sense. Last night in the St. Louis/Pittsburgh game, bottom of the first inning: the lead-off batter, Marte, walks. Man on first. The next batter hits a broken bat liner to the shortstop who catches it and steps on second. It is called an unassisted double play. Now, as I understand it, the moment...
  • When did the umps start NOT to require the 2nd baseman to touch the bag on a double play?

    04/30/2012 5:41:51 PM PDT · by Pharmboy · 169 replies
    Pharmboy ^ | 4-30-12 | Me
    I have noticed this for a LONG time, but I have never asked about it, nor have I ever seen it discussed. I am watching my Mets against Houston, and the Astros have a man on first. Sharp grounder to third, and Wright backhands it and throws to Murphy at second, and Murphy is AT LEAST 1.5 feet off the bag when he catches it, wheels and throws to first; BUT the ump calls the Astro OUT at second.When did this start??