tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post8016648807047178755..comments2023-10-30T06:29:55.545-04:00Comments on Left Field: Common Misconceptions, Part 2Left Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096253129121716274noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-67353722286443207482009-12-05T09:59:53.396-05:002009-12-05T09:59:53.396-05:00I think you're missing the point here, Bob. Th...I think you're missing the point here, Bob. The discussion isn't about the definition of a catch, but rather about when a runner is allowed to leave base when tagging up. <br /><br />So, in this case, since he's allowed to leave once the fielder touches the ball (i.e. before the catch), understanding the definition of a catch is not the key to understanding the rule.Left Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096253129121716274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-38363526372718614482009-12-04T16:23:54.761-05:002009-12-04T16:23:54.761-05:00Actually there is no need for the comment in this ...Actually there is no need for the comment in this case. A catch is clearly defined in Rule 2.00: "A CATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession in his hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it..."<br /><br />I agree the OBR has problems, but in this case once you know the basic definition of a catch the rule is pretty clear. Until the fielder had secure possession of the ball it wasn't a catch.BobHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115870541846579561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-16901360952909370852009-12-04T09:30:41.438-05:002009-12-04T09:30:41.438-05:00Thanks Jim. I knew it was in there somewhere. I...Thanks Jim. I knew it was in there somewhere. I'm definitely not embarrassed that, of all people to point this out to me, it was you. The fact that the rule is clarified with a comment under the definition of a catch is further evidence of how poorly organized the rule book is.Left Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096253129121716274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-77229892490962209702009-12-04T02:57:03.977-05:002009-12-04T02:57:03.977-05:00You can find the rule on page 14 of the Official B...You can find the rule on page 14 of the Official Baseball Rules. 2.00(Catch) Comment<br />I am a former MLB umpire and owner of the world's #1 umpire school. Congratulations, you got it right!<br />Jim EvansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com