It's not a matter of being athletic enough. It's my understanding the rule was so that catchers could get back to the dugout to get their gear on so that the game would not be delayed.

 

When CCH won the state championship in 2002 their catcher was Sean Ryan. He batted leadoff. Played running back as well. Very good athlete. Yet they always CRd for him. The CR was not any faster or any more athletic for the most part.

 

I have always hated the other end of the spectrum. When a team is allowed to put their fastest kid on first in place of a kid with zero steals for his playing career. Next thing you know, that kid id on second or third. How is that fair by any stretch?

I have always hated the other end of the spectrum. When a team is allowed to put their fastest kid on first in place of a kid with zero steals for his playing career. Next thing you know, that kid id on second or third. How is that fair by any stretch?

 

Unless it somehow prevents the pitcher from holding him on and/or the catcher from attempting to throw him out then I can't say "unfair."

It's not a matter of being athletic enough. It's my understanding the rule was so that catchers could get back to the dugout to get their gear on so that the game would not be delayed.

 

When CCH won the state championship in 2002 their catcher was Sean Ryan. He batted leadoff. Played running back as well. Very good athlete. Yet they always CRd for him. The CR was not any faster or any more athletic for the most part.

 

Gotcha.

 

Does the rule apply to catchers only?

 

Pitchers get a finite number of warmup throws, correct? I very often see a coach take the first couple or three; then the catcher comes in and takes the rest. Net loss of time - maybe 30 seconds. Do you believe that, regardless of the rule's intent - that real time is saved here? I don't think so, but I've been wrong before.

Gotcha.

 

Does the rule apply to catchers only?

 

Pitchers get a finite number of warmup throws, correct? I very often see a coach take the first couple or three; then the catcher comes in and takes the rest. Net loss of time - maybe 30 seconds. Do you believe that, regardless of the rule's intent - that real time is saved here? I don't think so, but I've been wrong before.

 

Rule also applies to pitchers.

If it really was for "speed up" purposes, only do it with 2 outs. If that is the rule and the CR is not ready to sprint to the bag occupied by the C when the 2nd out is made and time is called, they missed their chance and we play on. Wish I had a nickel for all the time that was "saved" bringing in a CR when the Coach first has to be alerted, 2nd has to decide who the CR should be, 3rd that kid needs to find a helmet, 4th that kid needs to find his "sliding gloves," 5th that kid has to stretch and finally jog lazily to the base occupied by the C (who then sits around in the dugout shooting the breeze and doesn't start putting on his equipment until after the inning is over anyway!!!)

 

If the intent was to speed up the game, it doesn't. And it goes far beyond the time it takes to insert the CR.

 

Now you (presumably) have a much faster runner on base. If he's on first, look for a few casual throws followed by a real pickoff try or two.

 

On a grounder to the infield, the lumbering catcher is probably a sure out at second, maybe we get a DP. Quicker outs, quicker game.

I hate hate hate the AH/EH. For one thing I think it limits a teams lineup because it takes longer to turn the over the order and 2 thats why there is a DH. This aint little league anymore, everyone doesn't have to play

I hate hate hate the AH/EH. For one thing I think it limits a teams lineup because it takes longer to turn the over the order and 2 thats why there is a DH. This aint little league anymore, everyone doesn't have to play

 

They have an AH in high school? You mean 10 players bat?

They have an AH in high school? You mean 10 players bat?

 

I believe. I think I remember some teams doing it during the high school season. I know for a fact I've seen it during summer ball. I could be wrong about high school

I believe. I think I remember some teams doing it during the high school season. I know for a fact I've seen it during summer ball. I could be wrong about high school

 

Maybe it's a summer ball thing. I don't recall it for high school unless it's an option the teams simply do not use.

No EH in HS

Can some one please tell me the actual rule for high school as fat as HBP is concerned?

 

It depends which umpire you get, because they all call it differently.

Maybe it's a summer ball thing. I don't recall it for high school unless it's an option the teams simply do not use.

 

Definitely no EH in high school. It may get done in scrimmages, but not during the regular season.

1) I'd like to see NFHS relax the illegal slide rule so that it is legal to slide into the base as long as you can make contact with the bag with either your foot or hand. I know people will say it's a safety issue, but don't think I've ever seen anyone in MLB hurt because of this rule. Plus, a middle infielder can just as easily be hurt by a runner sliding directly into the bag.

 

2) I've never understand why NFHS makes it a balk if a pitcher in the windup position throws to a base without first disengaging the rubber.