Catcher Blocking Plate

We will try and answer Questions in this forum. If you are having any issues with iScore Baseball, this is probably the best place to start. You can also search historical posts here.
Post Reply
rockportjack
Posts: 49
Joined: Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:20 am

Catcher Blocking Plate

Post by rockportjack » Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:34 pm

In the wake of Buster Posey's serious injury, MLB has a new rule prohibiting catchers from blocking the plate. I have not seen a live game or a game reviewed on MLB TV where a catcher has been called for blocking. I am assuming that the High School rules have followed suit with their own rule against blocking. This will be an important, but difficult rule to enforce. What if the catcher comes up the 3B line to catch the throw, and in doing so, blocks the plate? I am curious if anyone in the Forum or Support has game experience with this rule and its implementation. Thanks.
User avatar
OhioTex
Posts: 5491
Joined: Sun May 10, 2009 6:48 am
Location: Columbus OH

Re: Catcher Blocking Plate

Post by OhioTex » Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:10 pm

Oh yes This rule has been used many times in MLB this year. was pretty big on sports talk radio last week after Reds Marlins game

Google July 31 2014 Reds Marlins Game highlights and see the rule applied in mlb

I don't want dangerous collisions but that should be an out to me

( Btw - the rule does not change anything to do w iScore, just note the tag out and add commentary in notes )
..........................................
iScore Baseball/Softball
* FAQ http://iscoresports.com//baseball/support.php
* Updated Manual http://iscoresports.com/baseball/manual.php?gd=1
* Stat Formulas http://data.iscorecentral.com/legend.ph ... internal=1
User avatar
mprusak
Posts: 1348
Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:27 pm
Location: Montgomery, IL

Re: Catcher Blocking Plate

Post by mprusak » Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:42 pm

This one was pretty crazy too...

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-bas ... -force-out" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mark
iScore Baseball 4.533 on iOS8-iPad4 and iPhone 6-Plus

iScore Baseball User Manual:
http://iscoreleagues.com/manual/ <- Check it Out!
Post Reply