I think it is legal. I think barreling the catcher is part of baseball.
2006-07-25 15:23:33 · 7 answers · asked by anonomous 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The rules vary by state. I can state with certainty it is illegal in Massachusetts.
MOST states that I am aware of have a no-contact rule. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A MANDATORY SLIDE RULE!!
Basically it states that the runner must make an effort to avoid contact with the catcher. So blasting the catcher will result in an out and an ejection.
2006-07-25 15:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jon T. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HS Rules in Missouri require the runner to avoid excess contact at any base...That is also the rule for ALL of American Legion Baseball...
There's a huge difference between grown men playing pro ball and 16-18 year old kids..
2006-07-25 16:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to run in to the catcher, but if you lower your shoulder or shove him, you will be ejected for malicious contact.
Several years experience as an umpire.
2006-07-26 03:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by a.malin@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may gain a one game suspension and ejection, but if the catcher deserves it, run him over
2006-07-25 20:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by vegasbrother99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we have to slide if its a close play or you get ejected, and your coach gets ejected. so if you think its going to be a close play ur better off sliding, and your ondeck batter should be helping you.
2006-07-25 15:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, no.
2006-07-25 15:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by CSUFGrad2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your coach or the umpire.
2006-07-25 15:27:13 · answer #7 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋