tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post8079092644909382757..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Test Yourself: MLB Adopts Home Plate Collision Rule 7.13Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-20211220308901703742014-02-26T18:19:46.742-08:002014-02-26T18:19:46.742-08:00Still confused,probably as the pros are. They need...Still confused,probably as the pros are. They need to take out the lowered shoulder part. If the feet left the ground as in a head first slide upper body contact would be in violation. Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-34194343544585701252014-02-26T16:28:51.727-08:002014-02-26T16:28:51.727-08:00The comment uses the phrase "... would suppor...The comment uses the phrase "... would support a determination that the runner deviated from the pathway in order to initiate contact with the catcher in violation of Rule 7.13." Though it might mean that a runner who does any of the mentioned things has likely violated the rule, it doesn't make it automatic. It still allows that if the runner maintains his line direct to the plate - and assuming that the catcher is on that line - that contact can occur and the runner not be automatically out.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.com