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TOPIC: Running the bases after a Home Run |
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| Web USPL
August 27, 2017
6:21:39 PM
Entry #: 4229684
| Please see the note below for our UIC Dave.
Gents regarding hitting a home run , we can start the walk off home run, forget letting the batter run around the bases
let the home run hitter get the ball.
Dave
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| Birkey
August 27, 2017
7:57:05 PM
Entry #: 4229685
| Great suggestion Dave.
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| Purelife
August 28, 2017
7:49:54 AM
Entry #: 4229711
| That will teach the long ballers. Hit and fetch.
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| weetabix
August 28, 2017
10:19:50 AM
Entry #: 4229725
| I've been in this league for two years and I have yet to be involved in a game where there were delay or stoppage issues with anything.
With all due respect, this is a dumb complain and a non-issue.
What's with all the disdain? If a guy hits a homerun, let him run the bases.
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| xamer
August 28, 2017
12:16:30 PM
Entry #: 4229741
| This is a good suggestion. Saves copious amount of time. Which could lead to more AB.
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| Matches
August 28, 2017
2:52:52 PM
Entry #: 4229756
| Another penalty for hitting a ball over the fence..... when will this madness stop?
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| MI5
August 28, 2017
3:30:04 PM
Entry #: 4229758
| Finally some changes that only makes sense.
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| David
August 28, 2017
3:31:50 PM
Entry #: 4229759
| What's the penalty? Just get the game moving faster. You don't have to wait for someone to go around the bases, have everyone come out of the dugout and then go back in. Just put your bat down and fetch your ball. Game continues.
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| Cannon .
August 28, 2017
3:35:31 PM
Entry #: 4229760
| Is it an out of you run the bases anyways?
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| Woodsucks
August 28, 2017
5:51:14 PM
Entry #: 4229775
| Why do you need to run the bases ......... it slow pitch after all ........come on boys no scouts in the stands..... this is a win win...... the game continues..... no one has to stand around and watch the slow trot around the bases
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| David W
August 28, 2017
6:27:41 PM
Entry #: 4229780
| If you really want to run the bases there is no penalty.
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| Labtech
August 28, 2017
7:33:08 PM
Entry #: 4229788
| Good change.
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| Rassie
August 28, 2017
8:38:00 PM
Entry #: 4229798
| works for our team
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| Knight
August 29, 2017
4:48:07 AM
Entry #: 4229825
| Does it only apply at Crosby?
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| Gimzar
August 29, 2017
8:53:13 AM
Entry #: 4229831
| Lost Teammate, last seen headed to 14th looking for baseballs
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| Studded Leather
August 30, 2017
7:14:10 AM
Entry #: 4229885
| me likely me likely
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| tswear
August 30, 2017
11:28:25 AM
Entry #: 4229898
| Do we have an option to run or not ?
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| Eau55
August 30, 2017
1:45:08 PM
Entry #: 4229904
| Over the years I've heard rumors about doing away with throwing 4 balls for an intentional walk and simply allowing the batter to go to first. Then it becam a reality.
I can't help but think that we realize the intentional walk as a time saver. The need to run the bases after a home run dhould also be eliminated. As someone who loves the tradition and history of the game, it makes logical sense.
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| weetabix
August 30, 2017
2:03:28 PM
Entry #: 4229907
| You love the history and tradition of the game but think running after a homerun should be eliminated? Huh?
A guy on our team hit a huge homerun last night (in a game with playoff implications) and he couldn't even get high fives from his teammates because he had to run to get the ball first.
The celebration of a big moment is a staple and tradition of this game.
Joke. What is this saving? 20-30 seconds? Give me a break. You want to really crack down and save time, get teams running out to and off of the field between innings.
For a great league that generally gets it right, they've gotten this one wrong by letting the fun police dictate a killjoy rule (three quarters of the way through the season no less).
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| Steaner Jr
August 30, 2017
3:27:29 PM
Entry #: 4229915
| I think I have to agree. I didn't really think this rule change was a big deal but we had a similar situation happen last night and it was a bit of a buzzkill. I understand the thought process but think it was better in theory than in practice and doesn't really achieve what's intended. There's better ways to save some time that don't take away from what can be big moments in a game. 2 cents.
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| Nate_8
August 30, 2017
4:59:55 PM
Entry #: 4229921
| Grand standings is just a waste of time.
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| Yaya
August 31, 2017
11:48:17 AM
Entry #: 4229964
| This is he relevant for the Masters.
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| Anchor
August 31, 2017
7:58:02 PM
Entry #: 4229989
| Let's try this for a few games.
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| Ethos71
September 1, 2017
12:13:28 PM
Entry #: 4230020
| September 1st got me like....where did the season go? Looking forward to the next few weeks.
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| silverfox
September 3, 2017
11:04:26 AM
Entry #: 4230111
| My humble opinion is based on the old days when I could hit a long ball. Some days in a close game it may be warranted but in a regular HR game running the bases may not be relevant. It is the choice of the player.
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| Larry))
September 4, 2017
10:15:46 AM
Entry #: 4230157
| we live in a democratic society, so I say let the individual player decide
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| tswear
September 5, 2017
11:09:03 AM
Entry #: 4230259
| Let's the people decide, I am cool with that. If I guy wants to run or not, no issues.
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| Barnstormer
September 11, 2017
3:47:36 PM
Entry #: 4230687
| I absolutely agree with the spirit of this rule (if you feel the need to trot out a slo pitch home run you've got some self-confidence issues to address) EXCEPT when it's a game-altering home run in the last inning or two.
95% of the time I'd be more than content to run straight to the ball and just get on with things, but if I'm hitting a game-tying or lead-changing home run in the last inning or two the idea that you can't circle the bases and have a little celebrating with your team is a little much.
I'd like to think we can just leave this to players' discretion, but we did recently play a game (at Crosby, no less) where a team insisted on running out every meaningless home run so perhaps this rule is a necessity. All I hope is that come playoff time, if a home run really matters, we won't see any umps yelling at guys to "Just go get the ball". Let's keep our common sense here.
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| Rassie
May 17, 2018
12:06:07 AM
Entry #: 4249798
| are guys running the bases on dingers
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| Purelife
May 24, 2018
9:17:15 PM
Entry #: 4250477
| Great rule
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| Woodsucks
May 26, 2018
11:32:09 AM
Entry #: 4250583
| Running the bases is just a waste of time.
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