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| June 20, 2017 Q19 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Collision at 1st Base Remember, defense obstructs, offense interferes. Did the defender obstruct the runner? In this particular play which has happened to me twice, I would rule an out. The INTENT of the double bag is to PREVENT collisions. Both times when I could've collided with the first baseman, I chose to run left and PASS (not touch) the white portion of the bag, thereby avoiding a definite collision. I was still out on both plays but continued to play in the tournament because I avoided possible injuries. I would rather be out on the play than OUT of the tournament. Bottom line SENIOR guy, be safe out there. Your health is more important than game and I know SSUSA would agree with me. |
| Jan. 31, 2017 Q19 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Rating Question I do believe its all about your player index rating. For the last two years, I was able to play 55 Major Plus, 50 Major, and 40 AAA in the World Championships. I think each of these divisions will give you player index rating of 8. 50 Major Plus which I played from '09-'13 gives you a rating of 9. Some players will rate a 10. |
| Jan. 16, 2017 Q19 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 2017 Significant Rule Changes - Penalty for non-compliance "Steve in Tucson" - I touched white in two separate plays last year on close plays at first and was not called out. Both umpires saw that if I went to orange, I would've COLLIDED with the fielder (going after badly thrown balls) on both instances. Bottom line, I try to avoid contact at first at all times due to the over-57 condition of my body internals and parts. |
| Jan. 15, 2017 Q19 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Taping of bat handle. Hey "Swing for the fences", there goes your power. Hey "Downs", the 2017-18 Rulebook is online and you can download it. Also, since when is an "altered" bat legal for use in any association. Rulebook (P. 16): 3.4(4)- ALTERED EQUIPMENT A bat or ball is considered altered when the physical characteristics of a legal softball bat or ball have been changed (EXAMPLE: chilling softballs). Replacing the handle of a metal bat with a wooden or other type handle, inserting material inside the bat, applying excessive tape (more than two layers) to the bat grip or painting a bat other than at the top or bottom for identification purposes are considered altering the bat. Applying a foreign substance to the barrel of the bat constitutes altering the bat. (For penalty, see 3.4(6)). Replacing the grip with another legal grip is not considered altering the bat. Rulebook (P. 16-17): 3.4(6) - PENALTY FOR USING AN ALTERED BAT OR SOFTBALL SSUSA agreed to follow the 2007 Summit Altered Bat Recommendation: A. Penalty for using an altered bat - If a bat is suspected of being altered to enhance performance, a tournament official will determine if the bat will be allowed to be used in play or will request that it be voluntarily surrendered by the owner for inspection. (I'll stop right here). In other words, I couldn't find anything written in the new rulebook where "altered equipment" can be used. I read Rule 3.4 (G), and "BJ" is verbatim on this one. |
| Oct. 26, 2016 Q19 | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Utility player available... For the WINTER WORLDS. Played this past year with JU Entertainment 50, MTC 55, Tucson Bandits 55, and Bud Light Guam (40 AAA). Already have my flight & accommodations. Contact "Q" @ (916) 539-0473 or chamorro59@gmail.com a.k.a. Jarvis Quenga |
| April 11, 2016 Q19 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Obstruction????? 1.48 • OBSTRUCTION Obstruction is the act of: A. A defensive player or team member who hinders or prevents a batter from striking at or hitting a pitched ball. B. A fielder who is not in possession of the ball, in the act of fielding a batted ball, nor about to receive a thrown ball, who impedes the progress of a runner or batter-runner who is legally running bases. The Screamer5 - "within the baselines" is incorrect. Just remember, don't impede his running path. I know you "round" the bag when attempting to go to the next bag. |
| Feb. 18, 2016 Q19 | Topic: Bats Discussion: Your opinion on best Senior Bat "Benji4", oh yeah! Well I use to have Parnell's other signature bat (32 oz. Gold barrel with his name, 528 (HRs he hit in one season), and the word BAUXITE on it. Trying to retrieve it from a former EBO teammate that needed an ASA bat for league play. I'm not going to mention Jesse Vargas' name by the way. Will be seeing you on the circuits soon. Good luck! "Q" |
| Feb. 16, 2016 Q19 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Intentional walk rule Hey "jackbrun", does this "meanie" play on the SENIOR tournament circuit? |
| Feb. 16, 2016 Q19 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Intentional walk rule In our SENIOR leagues here in Sacramento (SPSSC & GSSCS), every team makes the playoffs so intentionally walking the "tournament" player is like 99.99% not done. During the playoffs, that percentage changes which is understandable. But if you intentionally walk a batter for the second time, he gets two bases, a third time (have never seen this in 7 seasons) would be 3 bases. |
| Nov. 5, 2015 Q19 | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: 2015 Winter Worlds/Phoenix and team for 2016 The way I see it is: All teams have between 15 -20 catchers, "CR" is widely used, everyone has two arms, and you might have one teammate that can't hit a HR with a senior bat. And maybe you bat above .700 with nobody on and .200 with runners in scoring position. Just my 4 cents (adjusting for inflation). |
| Oct. 1, 2015 Q19 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Results ANIMALS (CA) double-dipped US Jobs/Indy 65s to win the 65 AAA division. |
| June 4, 2015 Q19 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Does your team track player statistics? MTC 55 is using "Game Changer" for stats tracking and using "Team App" for our communications needs. |
| May 10, 2015 Q19 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Outfielder caught a flyball with a first baseman mitt? 3.6 • GLOVES Gloves may be worn by any player, but mitts may be used only by the catcher and first baseman. No top lacing, webbing or other device between the thumb and body of the glove or mitt worn by a first baseman or catcher, or a glove worn by any fielder; shall be more than 5" (12.70 cm) in length. Here are the maximum length specifications: palm width (top) 8" (20.3 cm), palm width (bottom) 8½” (21.6 cm), top opening of web 5" (12.7 cm), bottom opening of web 4½” (11.5 cm), 1st finger crotch seam 7½” (19.05 cm), thumb crotch seam 7½” (19.05 cm), crotch seam 16½” (41.91 cm), thumb top to bottom edge 9¼” (23.5 cm), 1st finger top to bottom edge 14" (35.56 cm), 2nd finger top to bottom edge 13¼” (33.66 cm), 3rd finger top to bottom edge 12¼” (31.12 cm), 4th finger top to bottom edge 11" (27.94 cm). |
| Sept. 18, 2014 Q19 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SSHOF Congratulations Mike! Now I can say I've played with and have been managed by two Hall-of-Famers (Gil Frelly). See you around the diamonds HOF Mike Adair! |
| Sept. 18, 2014 Q19 | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: God Sports 50 Major + Jose Canseco played MLB, wow! GSC has an "established" roster for each tournament. Good luck fellas! |
| Sept. 15, 2014 Q19 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Shadow Park Softball Complex Its really not the far unless you're walking. You could get lucky and get a free AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS show. BruceAZ is correct about the grass fields. |
| June 1, 2014 Q19 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Reno results San Antonio Softball Club 55 defeated Scrap Iron /Rocky Mountain Thunder in the 55 Major division. MTC 55 defeated Summy's Nighthawks in the 55 Major Plus division. Alaska Kings defeated Baker Boyz in the 55 AAA division. Mountain Men defeated Cascade in the 55 AA division. Sommerville Softball forced an "IF" game with the Northwest Legends. Sommerville up 22-18 going into the bottom of the 5th inning. |
| Feb. 14, 2013 Q19 | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: St Louis area team Did you ever play for the Air Force team or any base teams? |
| Oct. 18, 2012 Q19 | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: St Louis area team Using my 27 oz. at the Huntsman Senior Games. Hot right out if the wrapper. About 60+ swings so far. |
| Oct. 9, 2012 Q19 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: LV World Tournament Discussion With just 7 teams in the 50 Major Plus division, round robin format with best record and use the run DIFFERENTIAL as the second tiebreaker. If EBO would've have won Saturday night, we would've played OKI for the third time. Maybe next year we'll have 10 teams, oh wow! |
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