I was umpiring a recreational baseball game and to my surprise an outfielder threw his glove at a batted ball but did not touch it. The offensive team wanted a penalty but fortunately I had recently read the precise wording of the rule. I let the play proceed with no award of bases.
If you'd a real-life video to replace the demo of a fielder throwing his glove but missing the ball, check out the 6/29/22 Red Sox-Blue Jays game at which pitcher Alek Manoah tossed his glove at an attempted bunt down the third base line.
My best friend Keith (RIP) was adept at this in the outfield in Pony League. He could keep players from getting extra bases by throwing his glove at a ground ball headed to the gap or corner. No one ever penalized him. He assumed he invented that technique.
Keith, I saw Paul LoDuca of the then Marlins picking up a live thrown ball from the outfield with his mask. I was very curious to watch the mechanics of TWO BASES award on a live thrown ball! YOU KNOW WHAT THE CREW DID? Nothing!!!!! BTW there were men on 1st and 2nd at the time. What I learned is that there are obvious rules you enforce and THERE ARE RULES AT TIMES YOU DON'T..... i
Sure... it's illegal.... but credit should be given to the pitcher for insanely good reaction time and depth perception... or maybe just extreme amount of luck. I would almost have to overlook the rule in that instance because of how amazing it was that he did that.
Your question makes no sense, dude. Throw the glove but doesn't touch it but you catch the ball? It still made contact with the ball, so yes, same penalty. Can you imagine telling a cop, 'Officer I shot at the guy the bullet didn't touch him but it went through his heart and now he's dead'. Lol
I was umpiring a recreational baseball game and to my surprise an outfielder threw his glove at a batted ball but did not touch it. The offensive team wanted a penalty but fortunately I had recently read the precise wording of the rule. I let the play proceed with no award of bases.
What signal does an umpire give for a detached equipment infraction before calling a dead ball?
Luis Gonzalez brings up a real good point
Shame that it's not allowed. Imagine the amazing plays that could happen! Or the amazing errors!
What if you fire a ki blast at the ball and catch it?
If you'd a real-life video to replace the demo of a fielder throwing his glove but missing the ball, check out the 6/29/22 Red Sox-Blue Jays game at which pitcher Alek Manoah tossed his glove at an attempted bunt down the third base line.
what inning?
@@baseballrulesacademy8398 I believe it was the third.
My best friend Keith (RIP) was adept at this in the outfield in Pony League. He could keep players from getting extra bases by throwing his glove at a ground ball headed to the gap or corner. No one ever penalized him. He assumed he invented that technique.
What is the penalty for catcher corralling a live pitched ball with mask? Is it still 3 bases for the baserunners?
Keith, I saw Paul LoDuca of the then Marlins picking up a live thrown ball from the outfield with his mask. I was very curious to watch the mechanics of TWO BASES award on a live thrown ball! YOU KNOW WHAT THE CREW DID? Nothing!!!!! BTW there were men on 1st and 2nd at the time. What I learned is that there are obvious rules you enforce and THERE ARE RULES AT TIMES YOU DON'T..... i
Touching a pitched ball with detached equipment is a one base award.
@@alanhess9306it’s a balk on the catcher.
@@mikecumbo7531 No, it's not a balk on anyone. It is an illegal touch of the ball with detached equipment,
Sure... it's illegal.... but credit should be given to the pitcher for insanely good reaction time and depth perception... or maybe just extreme amount of luck. I would almost have to overlook the rule in that instance because of how amazing it was that he did that.
Why would credit be given to the pitcher? He just gave three bases to the batter and any runner on base. What an idiotic play by the pitcher!
Good question...!!!
Nice and thank you
What if you throw your glove and it doesn't touch but catches the baseball? Is that a flyout?
No. The glove was still thrown and it obviously made contact with the baseball. So it's still a three base penalty.
Your question makes no sense, dude. Throw the glove but doesn't touch it but you catch the ball? It still made contact with the ball, so yes, same penalty.
Can you imagine telling a cop, 'Officer I shot at the guy the bullet didn't touch him but it went through his heart and now he's dead'. Lol
@@Gbpsfitness I think he means the glove misses the ball but he catches it with his bare hands