I umpired a game and this happened. My partner and I said it was a hit batter and we put him on first. The coach of the pitching team sait it would be a ball and when we said he wasn't right he blew up in our face. Who was right?
2007-04-21 08:34:44 · 8 answers · asked by oars5250 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
you were right. tell the coach to get a rule book, and actually read it.
2007-04-21 08:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by canadianmale1961 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, this question was resolved just the other day. Check the archives next time.
Second, if you're going to umpire a game, read the rules beforehand. It will help you immensely.
Third, the answer: The ball is dead and the batter is awarded first base, as long as the batter tried to avoid being hit and he didn't swing.
2007-04-21 09:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even if it hits the ground first its considered a hit-batsman. It it crosses the plate and the batter hits the ball after it hits the ground and its fair its an inplay ball. Vlad Guerreo hit a homer on a ball that bounced before it crossed the plate
2007-04-25 08:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by David Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You made the right call, and the major league rules cover it under 6.08 B. There is no exception made for a ball that first bounces, so the coach is wrong.
2007-04-21 08:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Walk the batter. You made the right call.
2007-04-21 09:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by Danno Soprano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a hit batter
2007-04-21 14:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Zaza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You made the right call.
2007-04-21 09:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by mike g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was a ball because by the time the ball hit the ground it was no good and it was out of play.
2007-04-21 08:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by jose d 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You, buddy.
2007-04-21 08:43:50 · answer #9 · answered by Sherbert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋