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| Feb. 8 Randall 41 posts | When the ball reaches the plate This terminology is used on rule 9Q. Does it mean when the ball lands on the plate or the area around it? Does it mean that the ball can reach the plate while still in the air from the pitcher in a vertical plane from the front of the plate? Since this is the terminology used to determine if a runner has left the base early, I would appreciate a definition. Thank you |
| Feb. 8 SSUSA Staff 3607 posts | When the ball reaches the plate Randall ... The answer is: When the ball breaks the vertical plane of the front edge of the home plate/strike mat. To add an additional criteria of "..when the ball lands on the plate or the area around it.." is something that may or may not occur if, for instance, the ball is put in play by being batted. Any other approach probably results in too many nits being picked! |
