2012
NATIONAL FEDERATION BASEBALL CASE BOOK REFERENCE LIST
ABANDONING BASES - RULE NO. 8
Reference:
2.20.2Batter-Runner gives up, enters bench/dugout area, (run canceled).
8.1.1ARunner abandons his baseline, retreats toward home plate.
8.1.1BBatter-runner entering dugout after striking out, catcher fails to throw to first base
8.4.2CBatter/runner abandons his effort to reach the next base.
8.4.2NBase running infraction. Defense does not make a valid appeal. (continuous action)
8.4.2VRunner abandons his baseline after a force play.
AWARDED BASES - RULE NO. 8
1.36 BFirst baseman detected having “tacky” substance on glove.
1.3.7ALoose equipment left on playing field (Live Ball Territory).
1.5.7Situation - Runner advances beyond his awarded base for use of an illegal glove/mitt, runner thrown out on the play.
2.22.1AVerbal obstruction. Runner awarded a base.
5.1.1QBatted ball lodged in fielder's glove.
5.1.1RBatted ball lodged in fielder's glove.
5.2.1BBall lodges in catcher’s gear.
5.2.1CBatter sustaining an-injury on an award, substitute replaces injured player.
5.2.2AAn overthrow with the batter-runner touching a succeeding base, “after” the ball became dead.
6.1.1BBalk followed by a wild pitch with runners advancing. Ball becomes dead immediately.
6.1.2APitcher while in contact with the rubber drops ball, (ball does not cross foul line).
6.1.3OPitcher goes to his mouth with runners on.
8.1.1CBall four pitch that goes into stands or bleachers (8-3-3d).
8.1.1DShows’ three ways a batter could be hit with a pitch, and not be awarded first base.
8.1.1ECatcher interfering with batter, runner not attempting to steal is thrown out of play (5-1-2b; 8-3-3d).
8.1.1FGuidelines which create “OBSTRUCTION” by catcher while batter is at bat.
8.1.1GFirst baseman cutting off a pitch creating obstruction.
8.1.1HCatchers Obstruction - runner advances beyond his base is thrown out on the play (coach given option of play/penalty)
8.1.1ICatcher Obstruction - batter hits a sacrifice fly scoring a runner (option given to coach).
8.1.1JCatcher Obstruction - runner attempting to steal is thrown out on play.
8.1.1KCatcher Obstruction - infield fly rule was in affect.
8.1.1LCatcher Obstruction - runner attempts to score on a squeeze play (comments)
AWARDED BASES - RULE NO. 8 (Cont’d)
8.1.1MCatcher Obstruction - runner “NOT ATTEMPTING TO STEAL” is thrown out on the play.
8.1.1NCatcher Obstruction - runner “ATTEMPTING TO STEAL” forces another runner off base not attempting to steal and scores.
8.1.1OCatcher Obstruction - runner attempting to steal is thrown out on play. Coach, given option, play/penalty allowing runner to return to base.
8.1.1PInfield fly situation, Catcher interferes with batter.
8.2.1AAward given to runners on overthrows by outfielders. (8-3-3; 8-3-4)
8.2.1BPlay showing an overthrow by an outfielder in which a preceding runner misses a base while scoring and is not allowed to return because a following runner scored also.
8.2.1CBall becomes dead in which runners are awarded bases due to batted balls, overthrows, etc…Runner(s) miss awarded base (8-3-3).
8.2.6CRunner misses base on an award
8.2.6DRunner misses base on an award, cuts across infield.
8.3.1APitch strikes runner stealing home (5-1-1a)
8.3.1BCatcher interferes with batter. One runner was stealing on the play, the other was not.
8.3.1CCatcher interferes with batter. Runner not stealing on play.
8.3.2ACatcher interferes with batter. Batter beats out hit, two runners on one base due to obstruction in a rundown.
8.3.2BFake tags.
8.3.2CCatcher in basepath awaiting a throw. (with or without possession of the ball)
8.3.2DFielder creates obstruction, holds runner.
8.3.2EFake tag on runner stealing. Catcher throws/doesn’t throw ball.
8.3.3AThrown ball lodges in offensive player’s shirt.
8.3.3BThrown ball lodges in offensive player’s shirt during a rundown.
8.3.3CDetached player equipment awards prior to ball becoming dead.
8.3.3DHow awards are handled when a fielder carries or throws a live ball into any dead-ball area. (8-3-3c, d, 8-3-5)
8.3.3EPitcher legally becoming an infielder then throws ball into stands or about overthrows not preceded by a pitch (plus comment.)
8.3.3FFielder’s glove accidentally dislodges from his hand and touches the ball.
8.3.3GSpectator interference (umpire’s discretion.)
8.3.3HFly batted ball rebounds off wall over fence for two bases after touching fielder’s glove.
8.3.3JFielder deliberately throwing/kicking batted ball out of play.
8.3.3KPitch that goes into dugout because of catcher applying a new force, pitch is considered to be over or at rest.
8.3.3LDetached equipment - catcher uses mask to stop ball. Act must be deliberate.
8.3.3MSpectator interference (fielder reaches into stands).
8.3.5APlays showing various ways the ball become dead along with awards.
8.3.5BPlacing a runner who at the “time of pitch” has advanced past his awarded base after which ball becomes dead on a batted ball.
8.3.5CPlacing runners on overthrows who have advanced beyond their awarded base.
8.3.5DPlacing runners who are in-between bases when an overthrow occurs.
8.3.5EPitcher balks, runners advance beyond awarded base, batter strikes out.
AWARDED BASES - RULE NO. 8 (Cont’d)
8.3.5FThrow from the outfield by an “infielder” which becomes dead and each runner including batter-runner have advanced one base.
8.3.5GAward to batter-runner on a first play by an infielder.
8.3.5HFake throw by infielder which is not considered a first play.
8.3.5ISecond throw by an infielder (fielder throws to a base is considered a play).
8.3.5JInfielder applying a tag on a runner which is a missed tag, this is considered a second play by an infielder.
8.3.5KSecond play by an infielder (fielder runs toward base).
8.3.5LAwards to runners on overthrows after all runners have advanced one base.
BALL IS DEAD WHEN - RULE NO. 5
Reference:
1.2.8BDesignated media areas. Batted/thrown ball fielders enter that area.
2.9.1CComment - Pertaining to playing field and areas beyond playing field, also status of a fielder while making a catch.
2.16.1AUmpire’s inadvertently calls a fair ball (foul ball.)
2.16.1BUmpire’s inadvertently calls a fair ball (foul ball.)
2.16.2BTipped ball goes directly from bat to catcher’s mitt, rebounds and is caught by pitcher. (no catch – foul ball)
2.21.1AVerbal interference created by runner.
2.21.1BRunner creates malicious contact “after” runner scores.
2.32.1Situation – Legal/illegal slides (fielder who is in front of base.)
2.32.2ALegal/illegal slides (runner slides directly/indirectly into a base).
2.32.2BLegal/illegal slides (runner does not slide directly in to a base on a force play).
2.32.2CLegal/illegal slides runner slides beyond base, causes contact with fielder. (2-32-2c,f)
3.2.3Situation - Coach hit with thrown ball in fair territory creates automatic interference.
3.3.1WOffensive player creates malicious contact.
3.3.1XRunner creates malicious contact. Malicious contact supersedes obstruction.
3.3.1YRunner creates malicious contact before/after a run scores.
3.3.1ZRunner creates malicious contact.
3.3.1AAMalicious contact created by an illegal slide. (pop-up)
3.3.1BBMalicious contact created by runner before/after scoring.
3.3.1CCMalicious contact created by a defensive player.
5.1.1AUmpire inadvertently calls Foul ball over fair territory.
5.1.1BUmpire inadvertently calls Foul ball over fair territory.
5.1.1CUmpire inadvertently calls Foul ball over fair territory.
5.1.1EBatter hit by pitch, swings and misses pitch (8-1-1d).
5.1.1HRunner hit by batted ball (fielders playing in) 8-4-2k.
5.1.1IUmpire being hit by a batted ball (fair/foul territory) 8-1-2b.
5.1.1JRunner(s) being hit a batted ball.
5.1.1KThrown ball intentionally touched by non-players.
5.1.1MIntentionally dropping a fair fly batted ball (5-1-1j, 8-4-1c).
5.1.1QBatted ball lodged in fielder’s glove.
5.1.1RBatted ball lodged in fielder's glove.
BALL IS DEAD WHEN - RULE NO. 5 (Cont’d)
5.1.2CUmpire interferes with catcher’s throw to second base, out is made at home plate.
5.1.4AUmpire handles a live ball (procedure to making the ball alive again).
5.1.4BProcedure to making the ball alive again.
5.2.1BPitch lodging in catcher’s uniform.
5.2.2ADefense tags runner during a dead ball award claiming runner touched a succeeding base.
5.2.2BRunner interferes with batted ball or fielder (5-1-1e).
6.1.1BPitcher balks, pitch sails over batter’s head or batter swings at pitch (6-2-4).
6.1.1EPitcher balks, throws to a base while in a wind-up position.
6.1.2FPitcher steps on the pitcher’s plate, hands already together then drops his pitching hand, stops (Balk).
6.1.3OPitcher going to his mouth.
6.2.5APitcher steps quickly off rubber and in the same motion delivers the pitch.
6.2.5BBalk followed by a pitch, resulting in a home run being canceled.
7.3.4ABatter swings at pitch which then hits batter (8-1-1d).
7.3.4BBatter swings at pitch which strikes his fist (8-1-1d).
7.3.4CBatter hit by pitched ball (attempts or does not attempt to avoid the pitch.)
7.3.4DBatter hit by pitched ball (attempts or does not attempt to avoid the pitch.)
7.3.5FBatter interferes with catcher’s play due to batter’s follow through.
7.3.5IBatter on a base on balls carelessly tosses his bat backward striking catcher attempting to make a play (7-3-5).
7.3.6Situation - Whole bat hitting ball a second time.
7.4.1HCoach interferes with fielder attempting to catch a foul fly ball.
7.4.1IInterference by offensive team while batter is at bat.
8.1.1CBall four pitch that goes into stands (8-3-3d).
8.1.1DPlay showing three ways a batter could be hit with a pitch, yet not be entitled to first base.
8.1.1GFirst baseman cuts off pitch. Treated the same as obstruction accept the ball becomes dead immediately (5-1-2b, 8-3-1c).
8.2.1BOverthrow becomes dead, runner misses base on an award. Runner cannot return to missed base due to following runner scoring.
8.2.1CPlays showing overthrows by outfielders which become dead in which runner’s miss a base (8-3-3).
8.2.1DRunner hurdles catcher's outstretched arms, runner also misses home plate.
8.2.1ERunner(s) need not retouch a missed base on an uncaught foul fly ball.
8.2.5ARunner misses base, touches a succeeding base when ball becomes dead (5-2-2b).
8.2.6ARunner interferes with batted ball, prevents a double play.
8.2.6BRunner hit by fair batted ball, prevents other plays (8-4-1h-8-4-2g).
8.2.6CRunner misses base on an award (ball was dead).
8.2.6DRunner misses base on an award (ball becomes dead).
8.3.1APitch strikes runner stealing home (5-1-1a; 6-1-4; 9-1-1a).
8.3.2FBatter illegally hits pitch, runners return.
8.3.3AThrown ball lodges in offensive player’s uniform.
8.3.3BDuring a rundown thrown ball lodges in offensive player’s uniform.
8.3.3EOverthrows or pitches going into dead ball area.
8.3.3GSpectator interference with batted ball.
BALL IS DEAD WHEN - RULE NO. 5 (Cont’d)
8.3.3HBatted fly ball rebounding off the wall then fielder ball goes over fence for two bases.
8.3.3JFielder deliberately kicking/throwing a ball into dead ball area.
8.3.3KPitch considered to be over. Catcher adds a “new force” to the ball causing the ball to go into the dugout.
8.3.3MSpectator interference (fielder reaches into stands).
8.3.3NFielder reaches into designated media area.
8.3.3ODefensive malicious contact.
8.3.3PDefensive malicious contact.
8.3.5ACoverage resulting from overthrows from outfielders/infielders or pitcher.
8.4.1BBatted ball bounces off the plate and hits batter in batter’s box.
8.4.1DRunner collides with fielder, two outs called on the play (8-4-1h, 8-4-2g).
8.4.1FFielder intentionally drops a fair bunted ball.
8.4.1GFielder intentionally drops a fair batted ball.
8.4.1HBatter after striking out, hinders catcher attempting, to make a play.
8.4.2BRunner interferes with fielder attempting to field a foul fly ball.
8.4.2DRunner interferes with fielder, double play possible.
8.4.2EInterference by a runner on a fair fly ball.
8.4.2FRunner on first positions himself in front of F3 causing a distraction to the fielder.
8.4.2GInfield-fly hits runner off base, creates a triple play (8-4-1j).
8.4.2HRunner hit by batted ball wile on second base(infield fly). Fielder playing behind second base. (5-1-1f; 7-4-1f).
8.4.2JRunner hit by batted ball. Runner is on base or between bases. Fielder is playing in or deep (5-5-1f).
8.4.2OIllegal slide causes two out (runner/batter-runner).
8.4.2TRunner interferes with fielder attempting to catch a fair fly ball.
8.4.2URunner diving/hurdling over a fielder, obstruction ignored.
8.4.2XRunner on third interferes with fielder attempting to catch a foul fly ball. Batter has one/two strikes when this occurs.
8.4.2WRunner creates malicious contact with catcher after he scores. 3
9.3.2CRunner hit by batted ball, prevents an obvious double-play (8-4-1h).
10.2.2ARunner creates malicious contact with catcher after he scores.
Base on Balls – Rule No. 2
Reference:
1.5.1DBatter removing helmet (base or balls) live ball, not intentional.
2.4.2Situation - Calling time before batter-runner reaches first base.
3.1.2AIntentional base on balls fulfills relief pitcher’s requirement (faced the necessary one batter).
3.3.1FFAfter a base on balls, player is ejected for profanity. (Substitute replaces player)
5.1.1DBatter-runner advancing more than one base on a base on balls, fielder’s misplay of the ball.
8.1.1CBall four pitch a wild pitch caroms into the stands (8-3-3d).
8.2.5BDefense appeals after an intentional base on balls. (Appeal denied)
BATTER IS OUT WHEN - RULE NO. 7
Reference:
1.1.3Situation - Proper name on line-up card but wrong number on uniform is a technical violation. (no penalty).
1.3.5ATacky substance on bat noticed before entering batter’s box.
1.3.5BBatter enters batters box with an illegal bat.
1.3.5EAltered bat discovered (after) a home run.
2.16.2CBatter’s bunt rises above his head and caught by catcher. (foul fly ball)
2.19Situation: Batter hits an infield fly, runners advance.
2.20.2Batter-runner fails to run to first after striking out, catcher fails to play on batter-runner (B/R gives up, abandons his efforts).
5.1.1EBatter hit by pitch, swings at and misses pitch on third strike (8-1-1d).
5.1.1FBatter hitting pitch while “completely” out of batter’s box (7-3-2).
5.1.1MBatted fly ball intentionally dropped by fielder (8-4-1c).
5.2.1DBatter after hitting the ball cannot advance to first base due to an injury (no substitute runner).
7.3.4ABatter swinging at pitch that hits him (8-1-1d).
7.3.4BBatter swinging at pitch which strikes his fist (ball goes in play).
7.3.5BBatter interferes with catcher’s throw after swinging and missing pitch for the second strike.
7.3.5CBatter interferes with catcher’s throw after swinging for the third strike.
7.3.5FBatter interfere with catcher attempt on another runner with less than 2 outs.
7.3.5GBatter interferes with a play at home plate (swings at a pitch that pitcher throws to retire a runner while legally off the rubber); (5-1-2a, 7-3-5, 8-4-2l).
7-3-6Situation - Batter’s whole bat interfering with a play.
7.4.1ABatter’s rights to advance after a strike out.
7.4.1BBatter’s rights to advance after a strike out.
7.4.1DBatter detected using an illegal bat (option, play/penalty).
7.4.1GInfield fly rule is not declared by either umpire. Ball alive (situation determines the out, not the declaration).
7.4.1HCoach interferes with fielder, attempting to catch a foul fly ball
(7-4-1f).
7.4.1IInterference by offensive team while batter is at bat.
8.3.1APitch strikes runner, pitch is in strike zone, also a third strike on batter (5-1-1a, 6-1-4, 9-1-1a).
8.3.2.FBatter illegally hits pitch, runners return.
8.3.3IBatter passes runner after a caught fly ball continues to advance. Fielders play on him (defense must know the situation).
8.4.1FBatter bunts, fielder intentionally drops fly ball.
8.4.1GBatted ball intentionally dropped by infielder (manipulating the ball).
8.4.1HBatter interferes with catcher after striking out with his follow through.
8.4.2GInfield fly, also hits runner off base resulting into the triple play
(8-4-1j).
8.4.2KBatter strikes out, interferes with catcher’s throw.
8.4.2LBatter/runner passes a runner before/after another runner scores on play.
8.4.2MBatter hits a home run, passes a runner, another runner misses a base.
8.4.2RBatter-Runner interferes with first baseman, runner scores before the interference. There were less than two out or two out on the play. (9-1-1a)
9.1.1LBatter after hitting a home run, passes a preceding runner removing a force situation.
BATTER’S INFRACTION - RULE NO. 7
Reference:
1.3.2ALegal/illegal bats
1.3.2BLegal/illegal bats
1.3.2CLegal/illegal bats (holes/ridges on handle)
1.3.2DLegal/illegal bats (Acme wood composite)
1.3.2ELabel requirement on non-wood bat
1.3.2FLegal/illegal bats (sticker label)
1.3.2GLegal/illegal bats (attempts to use twice in same game)
1.3.5AIllegal bat detected before/after entering batter’s box (tacky substance).
1.3.5BLegal/illegal bats (non-wood bat diameter too large)
1.3.5CLegal/illegal bats (smudge marks)
1.3.5DLegal/illegal bats (after inspection)
1.3.5FWarming devices used on bats
3.1.1CIneligible substitute discovered while at bat.
3.1.1HUnreported substitute detected batting out of order.
3.3.1VBatter unintentionally or intentionally throws bat.
5.1.1FBatter stepping out of box (hits-misses-pitch).
5.2.1ABatter steps out of box (time not granted ) apply eight exceptions.
6.2.4HBatter steps out of batter’s box, time not granted, pitcher delivers pitch.
6.2.4IBatter steps out of batter’s box, time not granted, pitcher delivers pitch.
7.1.1ABatting out-of-order (discovered too soon).
7.1.1BBatting out of order (discovered too soon).
7.1.1CBatting out of order
7.1.1DBatting out of order
7.1.2Situation - Batting out of order.
7.2.1ABatter uses exaggerated stance (2-35-1).
7.2.1BGuidelines for judging check swings (10-1-4 Note).
7.2.1CBatting out of order appealed, run canceled.
7.3.1ABatter delaying the 20-second rule.
7.3.1BBatter delaying the 20-second rule.
7.3.1CBatter, delaying the 20 second rule.
7.3.1DBatter steps out of batter’s box with/without time being granted or delays the 20 second count.
7.3.1FBatter violating the batter’s box rule.
7.3.1GBatter violating the batter’s box rule.
7.3.1HBatter violating the batter’s box rule.
7.3.1IBatter violating the batters box rule.
7.3.1JBatter violating the batters box rule.
7.3.2AComments about the batter’s box; also; when a batter is considered in the box.
7.3.2BBatter considered to be within the box (foot on line).
7.3.2CAbout the batter striding out of the batter’s box.
7.3.4CBatter being hit by pitched ball. (pitch was ruled ball four)
7.3.4DBatter being hit by pitched ball. (batter makes no attempt)
7.3.5ABatter interfering with catcher’s play other than home plate.
7.3.5BBatter interfering with catcher’s throw to second base in an attempt to put out a runner stealing, batter’s swing is only the second strike.
BATTER’S INFRACTION - RULE NO. 7 (Cont’d)
7.3.5CBatter interferes with catcher’s throw to second base in an attempt to put out a runner stealing (batter strikes out).
7.3.5DBatter interferes with catcher’s attempt to put out a runner other than home plate.
7.3.5EBatter interferes with catcher’s play on runner’s stealing (batter unable to get out of catchers way, no interference is called).
7.3.5FBatter interferes with catcher’s play due to batter’s follow through.
7.3.5GBatter hitting a pitch in which a pitcher legally steps backward off his pitching rubber (runner not attempting to steal).
7.3.5HBatter interferes with catcher’s attempt to retire runner stealing (catcher’s throw is successful).
7.3.5IBatter interferes with catcher by tossing bat after an awarded base on balls.
7.3.6Situation - Batter’s whole/broken bat interferes with play.
7.4.1DBatter using an illegal bat(s) (coach given option of play or penalty).
8.1.1DShow three ways a batter could be hit with a pitch and not take his base.
8.3.2FBatter illegally hits ball.
8.4.1AAfter bunting, the bat/ball is contacted twice (must be intentional).
8.4.1BBatted ball bounces off plate and hits batter in the batters box.
8.4.1CBatter-runner being hit by a throw ball while running in prescribed base path.
8.4.1HBatter hinders catcher’s attempt to field the ball after third strike not caught.
8.4.1IBatter hinders catchers attempt to field the ball after third strike not caught.
9.1.1LBatter passes a preceding runner removing the force.
CATCH - RULE NO. 2
Reference:
1.3.6BFielder detected with foreign substance on glove