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Hey, a rules question I think? Under what circumstances would you say that there is no play for an OF? As in not throwing the ball to another defensive player for an out? I haven't quite sussed that out yet. Is it because a runner at another base could score or advance in case of a botched throw?
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Basically, when the chances of the outfielder throwing out a runner on the base-paths (or at home plate) are not good there are times when it is wise to not even try. Partially as you said, because of the danger of a mis-throw, but even more often because you don't want the trailing runners/batter to be able to take an extra base on your attempt to throw out the lead runner. (Even without a throwing error the time the play takes to transpire can give the trail runner the opportunity for advancement.) In this case the outfielder will generally try to throw to what is called a cut-off man to prevent any other runners from advancing. (Of course, he may also decide the wisest thing is to not try to throw for the lead runner, even a runner who is about to score, and instead throw to another base to attempt to erase a trail runner from the base paths.) |
Makes sense. Thanks!
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Also, some really good written content on The Atletic. For hockey as well, so that has become the only text driven site I pay for. |
I've been getting into FanGraphs recently, though I'm not sure how beginner-friendly it is.
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Yeah, I'm trying to get my head around all the stuff they have as well. A lot to digest for sure. |
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Yea, I went through that for Cricket, Ruby and Aussie Rules Football. It's fun learning a new sport. |
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Yeah, I'm watching spring training games every night now, learning as I go. Amazingly fun sport! :D |
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Looks like the Baseball Field Guide: An In-Depth Illustrated Guide to the Complete Rules of Baseball book will arrivetoday if I'm lucky. Looking forward to reading it! |
Henric, as a fellow European learning about baseball years ago, I found Tim McCarver’s book, ‘Baseball for Brain Surgeons and Other Fans’ enormously helpful. I can’t stress this enough, though McCarver doesn’t have a great rep as an announcer, from what I can gather 😆.
The book might not be ideal for those who grew up with baseball, but is fantastic for the rest of us. |
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Need to check that one out as well! Thanks! |
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Henric....once you have a grasp of the everyday rules Id suggest this book to get the idea and understanding of what the official rule book will not mention. :). its a fun read!
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Thanks! My reading list is growing ever longer! |
Should we suggest baseball movies to watch?
Honestly you have to check out Mr baseball and Major league. Both pretty funny. But I'll tell you when I play full universe with all international leagues and decide to blow my team up I often start making those Mexican league call ups. Plus it makes me crave those Japanese free agents. Not just the stars either. If they cut anyone then they are free game for a minor league contract. It's like your own personal scouting discovery. Most of the baseball movies are comedies but it sets the mood |
I loved Major League. :D really fun movie.
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Movie recommendation
I'm partial to Eight Men Out (not a comedy), about the 1919 Chicago White (the Black Sox scandal involving betting interests tainting the World Series results).
Likely this has something to do with John Sayles being one of my all-time favorite directors. (Plus anything with the actor David Strathairn in it- he plays the great knuckleball pitcher Eddie Cicotte in this- is well worth watching in my book.) But in terms of capturing the early 20th century baseball vibe and an important turning point in the history of the game, I think this one is pretty wonderful. |
I watch 8 men out every year before the season starts. I have a week of baseball movies.
But there is a lot of comedy in it. I guess more of a "dramedy". Sometimes I rewatch Ken Burns baseball once season starts. Watch like 1 hour a night for several weeks. |
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