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Michael Plunkett
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| March 21, 2023 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Spring World 3/21 status What does RR mean on master grid? How do I know if that’s my team? |
| Jan. 11, 2023 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 1st Base force out Thank you Dave, didn’t see message intertwined among that “supposed” umpire call at first base. Find it hard to believe any ump would really make that call. If she/he did I bet it’s last time that mistake would be made. |
| Jan. 11, 2023 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 1st Base force out When will results of rules committee decisions be posted or can Some say if 70 can have a few underage players. Also new team ratings will be out when? |
| Oct. 19, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Age breakdowns going forward Thank you |
| Oct. 19, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Age breakdowns going forward Dave, I just had a player tell me that SSUSA rules were just changed to all 70 teams to have two underage. I don’t believe this has happened. I believe it will come up in yearly meeting but that the player is wrong as of this date and time. Would you speak to that please. |
| Oct. 7, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 65/70 Player looking for playing In Hemet 0ct 22/23 Experienced infielder. Playing 70 major and 65 Looking for a team in Hemet CA Oct 22/23 Michael 70 yrs. Michaelppp98@yahoo.com |
| Oct. 6, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Age breakdowns going forward Will rules committee being taking up in late November allowing 70 teams some underaged players? |
| Oct. 6, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Quick and fast Outfielder looking for a 65 team to play with in 2023 Looking for a 65/70 team in Hemet Oct 22/23 tournament. Michael: 70 major player. Infielder. Experienced. michaelppp98@yahoo.com |
| Sept. 26, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Player needing a team. Very experienced player looking for a team in Phoenix Nov 18-20 60AA brackets. Can play OF or IF. Run fast, hit well and play good defense. Normally play 65AAA/70Major/AAA but the Nov 18-20 dates work best this year. Contact: Michael Plunkett 206 200 2085 Michaelppp98@yahoo.com |
| Sept. 19, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Updated World Champs results Any one on here looking for 70 results, seeding, games tomorrow |
| June 13, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Looking For 70AAA Player Seattle70AAA: Looking for a player for Salem, OR tournament July 12-14. Team will pay your player fee. Michael Plunkett 206 200 2085 michaelppp98@yahoo.com Seattle70AAA |
| June 5, 2022 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: looking to join a team for Vegas Worlds in September Rocketman, I have a 70AAA Email me: Michaelppp98@yahoo.com |
| April 8, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Intentional walk used to nulify a dominate hitter. Insofar as this discussion group is about rules not your feelings I appreciated hearing about some league rules. There are no SSUSA rules that would apply - as they say “it’s part of the game.” |
| March 16, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: I'm sure I got it wrong---What would be the right call Being intentional wouldn’t this actually be offensive obstruction, I thought there was such a thing as offense obstruction and that this scenario might fit it? I know generally the defense obstructs but I actually thought there was a scenario where offense obstruction is called? |
| March 16, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: I'm sure I got it wrong---What would be the right call In this case the offensive intentional kicked ball with intent to prevent defense from getting to ball. Even, if runner was not attempting to take an extra base maybe runner should be awarded second-base and coach at first removed from coaches box. I’m thinking the kicking ball away deserves a force-full response even if runner was not attempting. |
| March 16, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: When sliding is NOT an option That you BJ but I was referring to OTHER THAN AVOIDING A COLLISIONS. This local run-by is not to avoid collisions but to generally avoid fielders even if there is no risk of collision. This local run-by is not a SSUSA rule thank God. |
| March 16, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: I'm sure I got it wrong---What would be the right call My mistake, but there are offensive players that do obstacle by picking up thrown balls (trying to be helpful) so non playing offensive does obstruct sometimes which was on my mind but not associated with original question. My mistake. |
| March 14, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: When sliding is NOT an option I have to make one comment about the local rules that sometimes allow for a runner to run at full speed pass a base. (Not referring to avoid contact per existing rules). The arbitrary run by rule some locals apply is a terrible and dangerous rule that has resulted in serious injuries to infielders. And just because it has not occurred in your local doesn’t mean it won’t because it obviously will and it will seriously hurt someone. The rule assumes runners run where they’re supposed to (which they dont) infielders know where they’re going to be in a accepting a throw (which they don’t) and both tuner abd fielder KNOW THE RULE (which they don’t). The idea that none of these variables will occur is foolish. Far too often that does not accrue resulting in serious injuries. (Dislocated shoulders and anything else that can happens will a 200 pound man runs full speed into another man standing still and defenseless). Any local rule that encourages a runner to run full speed through a base any time said runner wants to (unless avoiding a fielder which also implies runner is slowing down as approaching the base) is inherently dangerous and stupid. SSUSA should put out an advisory to local organizations in opposition to this dangerous rule. Infielders get serious hurt because of this. The standard is not if your local, who may have the rule, has had an injury but does not the logical of the rule make it inherently dangerous without regard as to if you’ve seen it happened or not. |
| March 13, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: I'm sure I got it wrong---What would be the right call That of course is defensive interference. The consequences of defensive interference are subject to whether the runner attempted to take second base. If the defense interference occurred while the runner was attempting to take another base it would be a dead ball and the runner would be awarded the base.If the runner did not attempt another base the coach would receive a stern warning and the runner would remain at first. Any additional edification is appreciated. |
| March 12, 2021 Michael Plunkett | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Rule interpretation The Run By Rule that some locals use is the stupidest rule every. One has to believe only people who have never played would suggest a runner running full speed into second-base to either side of the bag is a good idea. That run hurts people. Infielders are hoping a runner knows what side to go to and the defense throwing the ball to the correct side. That is a false premise. Infielders get wiped-out and hurt because of that rule. It's based upon the idea that an infielder at second wants to stand stationary on the base and throw when in fact no middle infielder making a pivot stands on second and then throws. It restricts the infielders throws and restricts the pivot man at base from taking a throw and making a play by swiping the bag with a foot then moving outside or inside bag to pivot and throw. Again, anyone who's played middle-infield knows making adjustments to throws is part of the game. The Run By Rule assumes too much. And it's not necessary. JUST RUN TO THE BAG. That way every fielder knows where runner is and adjust accordingly as opposed to hoping the runner knows what side they are to be on and the field throws the ball to the correct side. Plus the pivot man is not stationary on touching the bag and moving off of it to pivot and throw. They are catching the ball and moving toward out-field or in-field to pivot and throw to first. No infield stays stationary on a base unless its a force play or tag. Stupid rule that has hurt more infielders than bad bounces. |
