Rules Review 5
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
With a runner on first base, the batter is interfered with by the catcher but hits a single to right field. The runner from first base is thrown out attempting to advance to third base. The offensive manager informs the plate umpire that he would like to elect to take the catcher’s interference instead of the play. The umpire should…
- A.
Allow the manager to elect the catcher’s interference; place the runner originally on first base at second base and award the batter-runner first base.
- B.
Not allow the election on this play because all runners, including the batter-runner, advanced a base.
Correct Answer
B. Not allow the election on this play because all runners, including the batter-runner, advanced a base.Explanation
2016 MLB Umpire Manual: Rule Interpretations
10. CATCHER’S INTERFERENCE Rule 5.05(b)(3), 5.06(b)(3)(D), 6.01(g) [former OBR 6.08(c), 7.04(d), 7.07]
Under Official Baseball Rule 5.05(b)(3) [former OBR 6.08(c)], if catcher’s interference is called with a play in progress, the umpire will allow the play to continue because the manager may elect to take the play—unless the batter reaches first base and all other runners advance one base, in which event the play stands and the manager has no option to take the interference penalty.
The umpire should indicate catcher’s interference by pointing at and calling the infraction.
The manager shall make the election to take the play or take the interference penalty by advising the plate umpire immediately following the play, and once made, such election cannot be changed.
If the batter-runner misses first base, or a runner misses his next base, he shall be considered as having reached the next base, as referred to in the Note to Official Baseball Rule 5.06(b)(3)(D) [former OBR 7.04(d)] and as stated in the Approved Ruling of Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a) [former OBR 8.05]:
A runner who misses the first base to which he is advancing and who is called out on appeal shall be considered as having advanced one base for the purpose of this rule.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The catcher goes to the mound to talk to the pitcher. The pitcher does not speak English and the catcher does not speak the pitcher’s language. The catcher asks that the translator in the dugout come to the mound to interpret the conversation. The umpire should…
- A.
Allow the translator to come to the mound to interpret the conversation.
- B.
Require a coach or manager to accompany the translator to the mound and charge the team with a trip to the pitcher.
Correct Answer
B. Require a coach or manager to accompany the translator to the mound and charge the team with a trip to the pitcher.Explanation
2016 MLB Umpire Manual: Rule Interpretations
35. TRIPS TO THE MOUND Rule 5.10(L) [former Rule 8.06]:
Note regarding translators: Standards and On-Field Operations Regulation 2-2 (Occupying the Bench) provides that a full-time interpreter is permitted to enter the playing field during a game to translate for a coach or manager on an official visit to the pitcher as well as for the evaluation of an injury of a player. Interpreters are not permitted onto the playing field under any other circumstances, including when a catcher and/or infielder(s) visit the mound without a coach or manager.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The runner on first base is taking his lead toward the inside of the line (home plate side) between first and second base. With one out, the batter hits a ground ball to the shortstop. The runner angles his path to second base toward the outside of second base. The runner angles his path over the entire route to the base. As the runner slides into the outside edge of second base, he collides with the fielder who is attempting to turn a double play. The runner started his slide before the base with his buttocks and legs hitting the ground before the base, and he did not make contact above the fielder’s knee. The runner was able to reach and stay on the base. Is this a violation of the “Slide Rule”?
- A.
No; this is a legal slide. The runner angling his course over the entire route to the base shall not be judged to have changed his pathway.
- B.
Yes; the runner should be called for an illegal slide for deviating from his pathway. Call interference and call the batter-runner out for the runner’s actions.
Correct Answer
A. No; this is a legal slide. The runner angling his course over the entire route to the base shall not be judged to have changed his pathway.Explanation
2016 MLB Umpire Manual: Rule Interpretations
42. WILLFUL AND DELIBERATE INTERFERENCE Rules 6.01(a)(6), 6.01(a)(7), 6.01(a)(5), 5.09(a)(13), 5.09(b)(3), 6.01(j) [former Rules 7.09(f), 7.09(g), 7.09(e), 6.05(m), 7.08(b), 7.14]:
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GUIDELINES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF RULE 6.01(j) (SLIDE RULE)
For the purposes of this rule, the runner’s “pathway” shall be the direct route from his initial starting position to the next base. A runner who makes a clear and distinct change in his route to the base shall be judged to have changed his pathway. Conversely, a runner who runs in a straight path or angles his pathway over the course of his entire route to the base shall not be considered to have changed his pathway. For example, a runner who starts from the infield side of the base and angles his pathway to result on the outfield side of the base shall not be judged to have changed his pathway.Rate this question:
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- 4.
With a runner on first base and a 1-0 count on the batter the pitcher fails to come to a complete stop and is called for a balk. His pitch is wild and eludes the catcher. The runner on first base attempts to advance to third base and is thrown out. What is the ruling?
- A.
Play stands.
- B.
The batter and all runners did not advance a base; return the runner to second base.
Correct Answer
A. Play stands.Explanation
2016 MLB Umpire Manual: Rule Interpretations
47. CALLING “TIME” AFTER A BALK Rule 6.02(a) [former Rule 8.05]:
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(8) If the balk is followed by a wild pitch, the Approved Ruling of Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a) [former Approved Ruling of OBR 8.05] provides that the runner may advance beyond the base to which the runner is entitled at his own risk. In that situation, the umpire shall call the balk in the usual manner but shall not call “Time” until all play has ceased (runners have stopped trying to advance and a fielder is in possession of the ball in the infield).Rate this question:
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- 5.
Given the play in Question 4, a balk followed by a wild pitch: if the play is allowed to stand and the runner (who started on first base but advanced beyond his award) was thrown out at third base, does the pitch to the batter count since the play was allowed to stand?
- A.
No; the batter is at bat with the previous count 1-0.
- B.
Yes; the play was allowed to stand. Count the pitch.
Correct Answer
A. No; the batter is at bat with the previous count 1-0.Explanation
2016 MLB Umpire Manual: Rule Interpretations
47. CALLING “TIME” AFTER A BALK Rule 6.02(a) [former Rule 8.05]:
Note that even if the runner advances to or beyond the base to which the runner is entitled because of a wild pitch following a balk, the balk is still “acknowledged.” That is, the pitch is nullified and the batter will resume the at-bat with the count that existed when the balk occurred unless:
(a) The wild pitch was ball four on which all runners advanced one base; or
(b) The wild pitch was strike three on which the batter and all other runners advanced one base.
In both situations (a) and (b) above, play proceeds without reference to the balk, because all runners (including the batter-runner) advanced one base on the pitch following the balk.Rate this question:
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- 6.
With runners on first and third base, the pitcher throws a wild pitch that is blocked by the catcher and rebounds toward the pitcher. The runner from third base starts for the plate but realizes the pitcher will field the rebound quickly. The runner from third base who had initially tried to advance retreats to third base. The pitcher then throws to third base in an attempt to get that runner but throws the ball out of play. The runner on first base was running on the wild pitch and touched second base before the wild throw by the pitcher was released. Where should the runners be placed?
- A.
Score the runner from third base and place the runner originally on first base to third base as this is the first play by an infielder (pitcher, while off the rubber, and catcher are considered infielders for overthrow rules).
- B.
Score the runner from third base and score the runner from originally on first base. The first play by an infielder does not come into play unless the batter becomes a runner.
Correct Answer
B. Score the runner from third base and score the runner from originally on first base. The first play by an infielder does not come into play unless the batter becomes a runner.Explanation
OBR Rule 5.06(b)(4)(G) Comment (Rule 7.05(g) Comment):
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The position of the batter-runner at the time the wild throw left the thrower’s hand is the key in deciding the award of bases. If the batter-runner has not reached first base, the award is two bases at the time the pitch was made for all runners. The decision as to whether the batter-runner has reached first base before the throw is a judgment call.
If an unusual play arises where a first throw by an infielder goes into stands or dugout but the batter did not become a runner (such as catcher throwing ball into stands in attempt to get runner from third trying to score on passed ball or wild pitch) award of two bases shall be from the position of the runners at the time of the throw. (For the purpose of Rule 5.06(b)(4)(G) (Rule 7.05(g)) a catcher is considered an infielder.)Rate this question:
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- 7.
Complete the following sentence: When a pitcher swings ____________ past the back edge of the rubber, it is a balk if he does not pitch to the batter, unless he throws (or feints a throw) to second base on a pick-off play.
- A.
Any part of his free foot
- B.
His entire free foot
Correct Answer
A. Any part of his free footExplanation
OBR 6.02 (5.07) (f),(g),(i),(j) Pitcher Illegal Action
(a) (8.05) Balks
If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when:
(1) The pitcher, while touching his plate, makes any motion naturally associated with his pitch and fails to make such delivery;
Rule 6.02(a)(1) Comment (Rule 8.05(a) Comment): If a left- handed or right-handed pitcher swings his free foot past the back edge of the pitcher’s rubber, he is required to pitch to the batter except to throw to second base on a pick-off play.
2016 Umpire Manual: Rule Interpretations
48. BALK REGULATIONS Rule 6.02(a) [former Rule 8.05]:
REGULATIONS:
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(c) When a pitcher swings any part of his free foot past the back edge of the pitcher’s rubber, it is a balk if he does not pitch to the batter, unless he throws (or feints a throw) to second base on a pickoff play. (Note that this violation is in reference only to the pitcher’s foot. If the knee of the pitcher’s free leg passes behind the back edge of the rubber but his foot does not, he may legally throw to first base with no violation.)Rate this question:
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- 8.
With bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, the batter is hit by a pitch. The runner from third base scored the winning run as the batter-runner went to first base and touched the base. The runner from second base started toward third base, but went to join the celebration at first base before he touched third base. The umpire should…
- A.
Declare the game over as only the batter needed to go to first base and the runner from third touch home.
- B.
Call the runner from second out if the defense properly appeals third base.
Correct Answer
A. Declare the game over as only the batter needed to go to first base and the runner from third touch home.Explanation
OBR 5.08(b) When the winning run is scored in the last half-inning of a regulation game, or in the last half of an extra inning, as the result of a base on balls, hit batter or any other play with the bases full which forces the batter and all other runners to advance without liability of being put out, the umpire shall not declare the game ended until the runner forced to advance from third has touched home base and the batter-runner has touched first base.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The manager makes his first trip to the mound. As the plate umpire starts out to break up the conference, the manager leaves the 18-foot circle to tell the plate umpire that he is removing the pitcher and wants to make a “double switch.” The plate umpire should …
- A.
Not allow the manager to make the switch as the manager’s trip ended when he left the 18-foot circle.
- B.
Allow the manager to make the substitutions.
Correct Answer
B. Allow the manager to make the substitutions.Explanation
OBR 5.10(l) Comment (Rule 8.06 Comment): If the manager or coach goes to the catcher or infielder and that player then goes to the mound or the pitcher comes to him at his position before there is an intervening play (a pitch or other play) that will be the same as the manager or coach going to the mound.
Any attempt to evade or circumvent this rule by the manager or coach going to the catcher or an infielder and then that player going to the mound to confer with the pitcher shall constitute a trip to the mound.
If the coach goes to the mound and removes a pitcher and then the manager goes to the mound to talk with the new pitcher, that will constitute one trip to that new pitcher that inning.
A manager or coach shall not be considered to have concluded his visit to the mound if he temporarily leaves the 18-foot circle surrounding the pitcher’s rubber for purposes of notifying the umpire that a double-switch or substitution is being made.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In the bottom of the third inning, the designated hitter is called out on strikes. He argues and is subsequently ejected from the game. The manager of the opposing team asks the umpire for the name of the player who will be replacing the designated hitter.
- A.
Require the opposing team to name the DH immediately.
- B.
The DH is not required to be announced until it is the DH’s turn to bat.
Correct Answer
B. The DH is not required to be announced until it is the DH’s turn to bat.Explanation
OBR 5.11 (6.10) Designated Hitter Rule
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(13) A substitute for the Designated Hitter need not be announced until it is the Designated Hitter’s turn to bat.Rate this question:
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