2014 College Baseball Thread

[shel311]

The dude is running on the grass on some of his last steps before the collision

Yea, he definitely took a step or 2 in the grass upon a 2nd look.

At what point is running inside too far inside? Whatever it is, I'm guessing he was either there or very close to there.

[BFiVL]

The dude is running on the grass on some of his last steps before the collision. He easily could have been called out especially it being such a subjective call.

I am not saying he intentionally ran into the dude but if he is on the baseline or in the dirt cut out he doesnt come close to hitting that guy.

Then he is running outside the line on the other side of the baseline and out by rule. Why I say there is no way you can call him out there is because the fielder is so close to the baseline. Do you turn in or out to avoid collision? Or maybe he wanted to hit the guy.

[Cnasty]

According to the rule he is out whether intentional or not:

Rule 7.08(b) Comment: A runner who is adjudged to have hindered a fielder who is attempting to make a play on a batted ball is out whether it was intentional or not.
(b) He intentionally interferes with a thrown ball; or hinders a fielder attempting to make a play on a batted ball;

[BFiVL]

A runner is not free from interference while in the lane, nor automatically guilty when out of the lane. If he is out of the lane he is in serious jeopardy of being called for interference, but it is not automatic, unless he is hit by the throw, or commits an intentional act of interference. The rule states that he is out when out of the lane AND causes interference with the fielder taking the throw. If he is out of the lane and is hit by the throw, that is always interference. If he is in the lane he could still cause interference, but it would have to be something obviously intentional (like grabbing the fielder's arm or glove, or deliberately touching a thrown ball). If the catcher does not make a throw because the runner is outside the lane, this is not interference. Interference with a thrown ball must be intentional. Such as, deliberately making contact with it. Or in this case if the runner is hit by the throw while outside the lane. The lines marking the lane are part of that "lane," but the runner must have both feet within the lane or on the lines marking the lane, to be judged as "in" the lane. Rule 7.09(k) casebook, N.A.P.B.L 4.14.

[shel311]

According to the rule he is out whether intentional or not:

Rule 7.08(b) Comment: A runner who is adjudged to have hindered a fielder who is attempting to make a play on a batted ball is out whether it was intentional or not.

So it doesn't matter if he's in the baseline or not? I did not know that.

[Cnasty]

Hence where the subjectivity of the call comes into play which I think we agree on.

We dont know his intentions but its very clear he was running on the grass the last couple of steps and that is out of the lane based on the view of the home plate ump and his decision.

[shel311]

Upon a 2nd look at the rules, did the runner actually hinder the fielders attempting to make a play on the ball? Seems like the fielder already had a chance to make the play on the ball.

[BFiVL]

Hence where the subjectivity of the call comes into play which I think we agree on.

We dont know his intentions but its very clear he was running on the grass the last couple of steps and that is out of the lane based on the view of the home plate ump and his decision.

The baseline rule says subjective. Now if we are talking runner interference possibly if they think he caused contact and impeded the play.

[packsyd2284]

i just watched this and am no baseball expert but that first baseman should have been dropped like a bad habit. Not really sure what he wants the FSU guy to do there? Not too mention he barely hit the pitcher. God damn a lot of baseball players are pu$$ies.

[jsence2]

AJ Reed will be a first round pick this year, there's no question about that. The question is.....will it be as a hitter, or a pitcher?

He's almost a lock for National Player of the Year at this point, and it's the most impressive thing I've ever seen as long as I've been watching college baseball--and it's not because he's a UK player, it's because it's truly impressive. Perfect Game USA named him midseason National POY.

On the mound, he has a 6-1 record with a 2.29 ERA in 9 starts, including wins over #1 Virginia, #1 South Carolina, and #5 Vanderbilt. At the plate, he is hitting .363 w 14 HR (first in nation) and 48 RBI (second in nation), while slugging .763 (second in nation).

I'm guessing he'll go as a hitter at the next level (he's 6'4", 240; that kind of power is more important in the middle of a lineup, IMO), but it's fun to watch this guy have the season he's having.

[shel311]

LSU has pitched 13 shutouts this season

And yet they're still "only" 31-10. That's obviously good, but you'd think it would be better if basically every 3rd game is a shutout.

[LetsGoPeay]

The Hoosiers are rolling right now. They're 25-11 but 11-1 in the conference and have won 13 of their last 14.

[Hoos]

UVA - 34-7, 16-5 ACC

[Cnasty]

Canes have won 17 of 18 after a 13 game winning streak.

30-10 right now and HOT.

[jsence2]

AJ Reed hit homers 18 and 19 today. Tops in nation.

He has hit more HR than 198 Division 1 teams.

[nick]

I like cheering on Oregon.. and they are... let me look... 31-10, 10-6.. .. woo!

[jsence2]

Now he's just showing off....jeez

AJ Reed's line tonight:

8.0 IP, 9 Ks, win

HR (20), 3 RBI. And calling it a "home run" doesn't do it justice. He cleared the scoreboard in dead center (390) by a good 40 feet. They're estimating it went close to 500 feet.

He currently leads all three Triple Crown hitting categories in the SEC and is 8-2 with a 2.20 ERA.

[packsyd2284]

Now he's just showing off....jeez

AJ Reed's line tonight:

8.0 IP, 9 Ks, win

HR (20), 3 RBI. And calling it a "home run" doesn't do it justice. He cleared the scoreboard in dead center (390) by a good 40 feet. They're estimating it went close to 500 feet.

He currently leads all three Triple Crown hitting categories in the SEC and is 8-2 with a 2.20 ERA.

Guy sounds like a freak. what grade is he in college and how does someone as good as him end up at a non baseball power like Kentucky?

[LetsGoPeay]

Now he's just showing off....jeez

AJ Reed's line tonight:

8.0 IP, 9 Ks, win

HR (20), 3 RBI. And calling it a "home run" doesn't do it justice. He cleared the scoreboard in dead center (390) by a good 40 feet. They're estimating it went close to 500 feet.

He currently leads all three Triple Crown hitting categories in the SEC and is 8-2 with a 2.20 ERA.

Guy sounds like a freak. what grade is he in college and how does someone as good as him end up at a non baseball power like Kentucky?

Someone's trolling....

[Uuaww]

Cal Poly looking awesome this season, could be a 1 seed for the tourny.