2007-04-13 11:32:53 · 19 answers · asked by jacob k 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
a walkoff homerun is like a simple homerun
for any run to count the player must touch the the plate
this also works with other situations
Example:
bases loaded
the batter is hit
the batter and every other runner must advance to the next base to get the man on third to the plate
By touching the base the player scores a run
The player must touch the base or home plate
The same things apply when the player hits a homer instead of walking
2007-04-13 11:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by steel97 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless they are hurt running the bases and can't continue.. In that case, the pinch runner must touch the plate. But yes, the plate must be touched, as must every base.
If you check the replay of any walk-off HR, you'll see that the umpires leave the field one at a time, after the batter-runner has touched each base in order. You'll also see the defense "walk off" of the field. If you're having trouble finding such a clip, try Game 6 of the 1993 WS. The radio call was "Touch 'em all Joe!!! You'll never hit a bigger home run in your life!!!", by the late Tom Cheek.
These links include the rule book.
2007-04-13 13:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under old rules if the player does not cross HP it is called a walk off then the amount of basses they crossed like a walk off double
Proff: when the Mets first basemen in 1998 hit a grand slam I a game against the Braves the Scorer had to call the play a walk off single since the team mobed him before he reached 2nd base
Under the 2007 rule revision you have to circle all the bases and touch home plate or the run doesn't count
2007-04-13 12:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by db 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When Robin Vetura hit a Grand Slam HR to end a playoff game against the Braves in '99 he never made it past 2nd base because his teammates were mobbing him. He got credited with a single They won as soon as the player on 3rd base touched the plate.
2007-04-16 19:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lefty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a player has to touch ALL the bases for the run(s) to count.
2007-04-13 17:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any base runner must touch all the bases. If a runner enters the dugout without first touching home plate he is out and that run does not count. Even if the ball goes over the fence.
2007-04-13 12:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If his run is absolutly needed to win the game then, yes.Tied 3-3 and he hits a solo shot, he must touch the plate. 3-3 base loaded and he hits one over the fence, he doesnt need to touch plate.
2007-04-13 11:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by gers_hooligan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, unless the batter-runner is prevented from doing so by fans.
2007-04-13 12:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, they must touch all of the bases for it to count. if someone gets a hit that wins the game only the rbi that wins the game counts unless it is a homerun then all of the rbi's count.
2007-04-13 11:39:05 · answer #9 · answered by lestermount 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
you would think that if there was a runner on base the batter would not need to but he does indeed need to touch all the bases and home plate.
i think they call it a walk off because no one needs to run
2007-04-13 11:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋