MLB | Legal or illegal move ?

[@JimGstuff]

Should let the video on each situation run longer to allow viewers to hear the reason for the ruling.

[@ImmortalBones12]

James Garry went to the comments to say this. The video would be much better with extended clips.

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

@@ImmortalBones12 or at least a flash at the bottom of the screen for the end result "Batter out for obstruction" etc

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

@MANCHESTER UNITED whatever you limey fairy. 90 minutes of keep away and FAKE INJURIES

[@andydaniel2]

@@ImmortalBones12 Me too. Over and over, great clips but edited nefore we can absorb them

[@佐藤武志-q9l]

yep this video kind of blows

[@evanbrockway7732]

6:21 that’s Utley’s interference. He made no attempt to tag him he gave him a shoulder bump just to block the runner.

[@zachengland8208]

Not surprising given that it's Utley

[@brady13001]

no its not. i fucking hate utley but by rule its the runners job to avoid contact there. if he's making a play on the ball (in otherwords if he either has the ball or its been hit or thrown to him and the ball is in flight to him) the runner has to avoid.

[@generatorx]

Utley is a dirty player, he took out Ruben Tejada on a slide into second. The DB was not even going for the bag and Tejada was giving the runner his path on the pivot play.

[@brady13001]

generatorx agreed but on this play in this clip it’s the runners job to avoid contact.

[@generatorx]

@@brady13001 The runner DID make an attempt, look again. Utley moved into the runners path without an attempt to tag.

[@itself227]

Legal or illegal? We don't know because you didn't show any footage with explanation

[@guysmalley]

Nobody oh go away

[@johnalbertson79]

This is just one of a thousand copy-cat channels that put compilation videos together. Don't expect anything professional or supplemental beyond the surface like you would get from an official MLB channel or one of its affiliates.

[@leepicluke5426]

R/woooosh

[@TheHmurveit]

Right, I would have liked if it was edited to provide the announcers explanation. Or write on the screen what the issue is

[@SM3XYYY]

@@leepicluke5426 whoosh bro you didnt get the joke bro now im gonna post this on reddit to show how dumb you are dude

[@XXelpollodiabloXX]

2:18 that's a good call by the first base ump. Kershaw starts toward the plate and changes direction to first. He's got a great pickoff move, just got sloppy there.

[@KatieTellez]

Nope. He can motion his hips towards the plate as much as he wants, but as long as he steps towards first (which he does) and doesn't break motion, it's not a balk.

[@Shwa_Shwa42]

Idk about that. It looks like his step is halfway between home and first. Its close and could have gone either way IMO, but as a lefty you gotta be careful about that.

[@KatieTellez]

Josh McGowan I would suggest looking up the video “Clayton Keyshawn Picking People Off”. That’s his move and he’s rarely ever called for a balk. Sometimes it 100% is a balk but in this case, it wasn’t. At all.

[@XXelpollodiabloXX]

@@Shwa_Shwa42 He starts toward home though. Like he leans that way then changes direction towards first. If he had just done the halfway-to-home step then he probably gets away with it.

[@XXelpollodiabloXX]

@@KatieTellez Watch him lean towards home then shift direction. He's committed to home when he starts that way. The step is borderline but pretty typical. As long as he gains distance towards first it's going to be OK. But it's how he starts toward home that got the call.

[@chesterthompson6835]

I love how the balk call is so complicated that nobody know what one actually is.

[@jamiekoenigstaff2533]

@Pyroman / 0:58 look at this. Its a balk because he steps home and throws to the base. You cant fake a throw home to deceive the runner. It makes perfect sense. There are other little rules, but 58 is a textbook balk.

[@amonaco11]

@@jamiekoenigstaff2533 So what exactly defines a throw home? Or more specifically, what does a pitcher need to do or not do to violate this rule? I appreciate your explanation. I, too, have always struggled with understanding the balk.

[@almostfm]

@@amonaco11 In this particular case, it's about "gaining distance". If you gain more distance toward home then you have to throw home. As a rule of thumb, imagine there are two 45 degree lines coming from the rubber so one line points toward the first base line and the other points toward the third base line. If your front foot lands in the area marked off by those imaginary lines, you've got to come home. If your foot lands outside that area, you have to throw to the base you're going toward.

[@justhurst99]

Chester Thompson but people still argue like they know what it is that’s the best part about it

[@brady13001]

@@jamiekoenigstaff2533 that had more to do with the fact that the third baseman wasn't covering third base. It was only after the 3Bman realized he was throwing to third that he broke to third to cover but by then it was too late. The balk had already happneed.

[@cesarberrios2731]

1:50 was straight illegal idk im sure this when we didmt have replay

[@cesarberrios2731]

@FuckYouGooglePlus actually they didnt they missed this call

[@bradmiller9121]

This call was on the "no replay" list at the time.

[@tisditxuoc]

Yeah that was way back before cameras even existed! The more you know.

[@renardmigrant]

So you've edited the clips so if we don't what the calls are on any of these plays. Nice...

[@allthings1150]

Martin Gardner it clearly shows a conclusion to each play regarding the calls.

[@ChristFollower.]

All Things 11 he just wants to complain lol and be mad bum

[@tvojslauf]

I thought the same thing especially with the first few and a couple in the middle. Nothing is clear if it’s legal or not.

[@DoublePlayRay]

not gonna lie like I'm confused on some of them and would've liked to see what some outcomes were 😴 but I'm not gonna bash him, video editing is tough

[@robbinslowe1]

@@tvojslauf it’s easy to tell what the call is

[@daveh1819]

I dont get how they can call interference on a batter when a catcher stands up and steps into the path of a swung bat. Seems too easy to just fake it to get a call.

[@TheChosennn]

Dave H I think u have to be in the base box on the way to first, but honestly it’s pretty stupid

[@brady13001]

thats because he just stood there for a second which prevented the catcher from having a chance to make a play on the ball. In this case its the runners responsibility to get out of the way of the fielder.

[@holdenfegan1962]

Matthew N or the user a one handed follow through with an obnoxious arc. Ortiz is probably the only one who did it by accident cuz that’s just how the big guy swings.

[@Celtics20]

Runner comes in to home plate at 20 mph, announcer “Just stop”

[@DeanHolmes-i2l]

That play, the runner could have avoided or slide to avoid. By rule tge onus is the runner regardless.

[@kloner]

the advertising should be out for interference

[@darksidetaino2428]

infield fly rule!

[@ephrimko5239]

Lol

[@abtwopoint0]

Lmao! What happened to the days when you could turn the annotations off? That shit ruins so many videos these days

[@brucemercer7753]

@@abtwopoint0 You still can. On my screen it is something on the Right Hand Side. Use the white GEAR ICON in a view that isn't FULL SCREEN you should see it. You have yours on as a default setting. GEAR = Settings

[@deletesoon70]

Especially the shit that pops up in all four corners in the last 10 seconds of lots of vids, blocking everything.

[@CaptainCardsworth]

The path down to first is a somewhat controversial one anyway in times like some of these videos. The runner is supposed to stay inside the two lines but when you get down to first the bag isn't even inside those lines so you basically have to step outside the lines to get to the bag.

[@renardmigrant]

Which is why you're supposed to be in that lane UNTIL the last step when you can come inside it to get the right-side of the bag. He was way over. Clear out on the 2nd play. Of course the dumbass video doesn't even show it...

[@cliffcannon]

This is a super interesting topic ... as evidenced by almost 600,000 views in just four months ... if you have the time to edit it into _two_ ten minute videos with longer coverage of each incident, we would all learn (and enjoy) even more from this content. And you would have Part 1 and Part 2 out there to attract more viewers and subscribers...

[@maxwellwu]

almost 1 mil rn

[@brucemercer7753]

This guy is RIGHT... and most of us would come back and watch BOTH or ALL 3 of those videos with better explanations of what has happened. And some of us would come back to argue the calls even though half of us would be WRONG. think of all the VIEWS and LIKE etc etc. You've already got us here with this INCOMPLETE video.

[@lowandoutside]

Yes, it's amazing how many views, when I couldn't stand to watch after 30 seconds. The commentators are cut off mid-word as they're just about to explain what might happen, let alone do we get to see what actually does happen.

[@Biscuitchris7again]

It really bothers me how many times the talking heads mistake interference and obstruction.

[@bonnie.duncan]

3:16 - why was the call at the plate overturned? it looked to me like blanco wasn’t able to slide under the tag from the catcher...giants vs. white sox...

[@mitchweiner]

No explanation. My assumption is catcher interference.

[@johnbleyer8490]

No, it was overturned for the catcher blocking the plate. That was before MLB clarified how the rule was to be applied. The rule is no longer enforced that way.

[@itsreject3326]

At 3:21 how do u call this kids safe he never even touches home plate 😂😂

[@wilsoncrocker]

catcher blocked the plate. cant do that.

[@wrdmicah]

Interface

[@anthonypinkney1877]

@@wilsoncrocker he had the ball tho i thought if the catcher had the ball he could get in the way

[@wilsoncrocker]

@@anthonypinkney1877 you can be "in the baseline" while in possession of the ball to attempt a tag but not be posted up to attempt to block the plate/bag. that translates to "umpire discretion", unfortunately. if you noticed the catchers foot planted square in front of the plate forcing the runner to slide wide, thats the infraction. players used to be able to totally be in the baseline any way they want as long as they had the ball, but too many bad injuries from some pretty violent collusions started ending careers & changing players lives & such. buster posey is 1. old 90s catcher for the braves, greg olson, is another.

[@anthonypinkney1877]

@@wilsoncrocker oh so i was right just they tweaked the rule to make it safer?

[@GreenDay1981]

I hate the Yankees but 1:56 was definitely illegal. Look how far the guy slid away from the bag. He made no contact with the bag whatsoever.

[@carterburks3717]

The one with cubs and cardinals at the collision at first is legal because fielder was in the way of base runner

[@josephsmith8147]

No it was an illegal play

[@brady13001]

the fielder can be there if the throw forces him to be. If a ball thats being thrown to him is in flight to the first baseman its always the runners job to avoid contact.

[@bradypro6169]

What happened at 3:20 he cut out the announcers saying what was challenged

[@Troop3r666]

Catcher is blocking the plate, making the runner have to go around him and miss the plate.

[@Mindcreat0r]

The commentator who said “just stop” about the guy running past home has never ran in his life

[@leonardshevlin7260]

He could have slid, if he didn't want to risk interference.

[@johnbleyer8490]

@@leonardshevlin7260 You can't really fault him for not sliding as it wasn't needed. He never expected to run into the catcher after crossing the plate. He was just unfortunate. What was worse is the announcer calling it obstruction. That's a pet peeve of mine that announcers don't learn the rules better.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

@@johnbleyer8490 I fault him for committing an infraction of a rule. The catcher was standing upright directly in front of him a good distance from the plate and instead of going behind the catcher he ran directly into the catcher.

[@johnbleyer8490]

@@leonardshevlin7260 Ok, that's a different issue. I can only say momentum carried him into the catcher, as he DID make a move to try to avoid him. But, I won't argue with you. You have a valid opinion on it.

[@georgecarabine9047]

Never a Dodger fan, I am a fan of Vince Scully- one of the greatest sportscasters of all time.

[@niyahvazquez8787]

Yeah right

[@SarahDigsHockey]

It's Vin, not Vince.

[@georgecarabine9047]

@@SarahDigsHockey Sorry

[@WWEMikano]

I feel like this video was edited on mute... All the commentator's explanations are cut off. I'm extremely confused, don't have a single clue what was going on.

[@Johnh2785]

yep ...

[@SirGreyy]

Because the whole point of the video is to have us viewers , view our own opinion.. I think... that’s my explanation of that

[@bluecadillac]

@@SirGreyy I'm with ParaMigi, some clips are too short to understand.

[@gabrielchapin3870]

4:19 ever heard of throwing it over the guy?

[@bradypro6169]

Gabriel Chapin or let it go foul

[@rockyrockhold5369]

Gabriel Chapin I’m a catcher it’s harder then you think

[@rockyrockhold5369]

Brady Pro I would let it go foul

[@merlynjohnson7797]

The call at 5:39 may be one of the dumbest calls I've ever seen!

[@eauhomme]

That was the one I couldn't understand either. I umpired for 15 years locally. The fielder caught the ball and the runner ran into the mitt with the ball in it. That is a tag and an out. The other fielder did not impede the runner so far as I can see.

[@merlynjohnson7797]

@@eauhomme yeah that was on the runner and the ump, bad running and even worse interpretation of the rule.

[@renardmigrant]

You're right that's the only possible explanation. But it's still a bad call because if the runner's out before he even gets to the first-baseman, how can the first baseman be impeding him? Might as well call obstruction when the first-baseman is still 70 feet away.

[@almostfm]

@GoodRiddanceGooglePlus Except that the runner swerved _into_ contact with the pitcher. He was looking right at him and changed course to cause the collision. Had he kept to his original path and then had to swerve around the first baseman, then it's obstruction every day of the week and twice on Sundays. But the end result of swerving into the pitcher to cause a collision should not be that he gets the benefit of that course of action.

[@almostfm]

@GoodRiddanceGooglePlus " to reasonably swerve to avoid the tag as long as he doesn't go too far out of the baseline." But not to swerve into someone. "The pitcher, since he wasn't the one with the ball" Look again. The pitcher is the one who caught the ball.

[@allthings1150]

Isn’t a balk a hesitation in a certain way and also if a pitcher starts towards home/ going forward and then changes and throws to a base? Kershaws looked like a balk to me because he did start his forward movement.

[@brady13001]

@Reece Maffia that play didnt have to do with Kershaw's foot it was his front shoulder. In umpire's terms its called a "shoulder feint" once the home plate umpire or first base umpire sees the front shoulder of a lefty come towards them he cant throw to first. He's committed to home plate. Thats why the balk was called here.

[@cjbeals3134]

why did this guy cut like half the clips right before they said/showed something important. Anybody else notice that

[@KeyWestGlenn]

if you pop one up above home what do you do as a batter?

[@alanhess9306]

Get out of the way. Head to first because it could be a fair ball.

[@Twistedglass94]

I love baseball but sometimes it's like wtf

[@jarjarbinks4744]

Sparka J Nah the catchers interference rules make sense. How are you supposed to get a ball out of the infield when the catchers stops your bat from fully swinging around? It just doesn’t work. The rule makes perfect sense.

[@nacoran]

I think he is talking about the other end of it, when the batter is called for interference on the throw. My feeling is that as long as the batter stays in the batter's box and there is no obvious attempt to hit the catcher with a bat that the batter shouldn't be called for interference, and here's my reasoning. The batter can't be worried about where the catcher is when he swings and because he is swinging in most of these situations he is going to be off balance and vulnerable. The catcher isn't (and he's got all the gear). To me, as long as the batter stays in the box he should be safe. I know that's not how the rule currently reads but I think it's how the rule should read. (And technically, that's obstruction, not interference. Interference is when it's the catcher's fault.)

[@Twistedglass94]

@@nacoran I agree I use to be a catcher and never had a problem as long as they stayed in the box but when they came over the plate it was difficult

[@bigstop3830]

it's definitely a stupid rule, if you foul tip a ball you're not going to run to first so where the hell do you stand? batters box is supposed to be for the batters. as long as you dont intentionally interfere i dont think it should be called that way. I dont watch baseball i just watch highlights so i dont really care though

[@caydenkeenum8903]

SirKingHoff I can definitely tell you’ve never played the sport. The fact that you’re even on this video is kinda confusing since it is all baseball. Plus that really makes no sense to call it “gay” when there’s really no touching players involved such as wrestling

[@neowyld4127]

Back when I played ball, we were told to try and run in the grass because it was easier to run on than the clay.

[@Mindcreat0r]

can guarantee the guy who said “just stop” when the guy ran through home isn’t an athlete

[@blitz7012]

I like how 3:42 can be called interference but intentionally sliding into someone trying to make a double play is totally fine

[@unarmedassasin8593]

It’s only if you don’t go out of your way to do it if he is in the baseline it’s ok

[@showe93]

3:07 is not a balk, especially if we think about the pitcher that used to jump forward off his back foot before he threw, it’s the same motion, his momentum continued home

[@KnickKnack07]

Without watching this, why do I get the feeling that there will be AT LEAST one clip that is replayed...to get this video over the 10:00 extra ad mark.

[@BambinoAr]

plz reduce the volume of the intro and the ending... rip ears...

[@pedroortizbrunoortizbruno7282]

Denvoo

[@Splandrocity]

0:45 should be a balk, landing foot appears to be over that 45 degree line, and even then his momentum is dropping towards home when he twists. EDIT: they ended up calling it a balk after this clip ends and Eaton scored

[@ToMaToEsGrOw]

Lol i just posted about the outcome that i knew nothing about and i was interested in the outcome. He cut it so soon. I unsubscribed just based on that. Yup sorry man 2020. Hope you had a good year!

[@averagetiktoker]

4:11 lol look at the head of runner

[@Daellanz]

WTF we're getting hacked dude!!

[@jackkeller7118]

8:51 best call I've ever seen in baseball

[@dannyschwartz8486]

Pitcher: moves half way towards home than throws to first or third Announcer: THAT IS NOT A BALK

[@dannyschwartz8486]

@Charles Frey I know the rules for ex at 2:20 Kershaw goes towards home then first and the announcers go crazy

[@stevemccart9109]

I agree with some people that all though I caught most of these some were very close calls or just too quick to catch.

[@danhernandez8095]

The runner has every right to distract the defense but at the same time, the defense has every right to interfere with the runner if it draws him towards the play.

[@brady13001]

You can distract him as long as you dont make contact.

[@holdenfegan1962]

Dan Hernandez fielders can go anywhere while the ball is in play as long as he’s in the play, like a first basemen getting in the way of the runner going to second on a throw to home is not allowed, however a catcher moving a few feet up the third base line to catch a throw for a tag is allowed because that’s where the play took him

[@danhernandez8095]

10:03 the majority of the base is in fair tail territory.. the runner has a right to the base path inside... terrible call

[@alanhess9306]

Dan Hernandez, The entire base is in fair territory.

[@ocsurfer411]

2nd play (BR knocking the ball out of F3's glove right as it's caught on the throw from F2 on the bunt). This is NOT interference. Yes the runner should be in the runner lane, but the runner is allowed to come out of that lane as they approach first base. If the ball had hit the runner in the back, you MIGHT have an Interference call. But F3 catches it, and the the IMPACT with the runner AS THE RUNNER IS TOUCHING FIRST BASE knocks the ball loose. That's not interference. That's just baseball.

[@3aextras455]

I agree

[@brady13001]

by rule thats not correct. the call doesnt depend on it hitting the batter-runner.

[@mackie252007]

So does defense always have the right away for hit balls?

[@alanhess9306]

YES

[@ryanmcgoldrick8499]

That moment when Juan Pierre is so fast that he gets called for interference after he scores.

[@gabecichocki3915]

On the second clip, (after the 1st clip obviously) the runner is out. Even though the ball was knocked out of the fielder's hand, I would say runner's out because he has his foot and he would have tagged the runner anyways. But you might reply "but ____ the ball was knocked out his hand." And yes, if the ball gets knocked out of your hand the runner is safe. Although, I would call interference and place him at second.

[@alanhess9306]

Gabe Cichocki, the runner is out for the running lane violation.

[@colinmorris1230]

So as a Major League player, how do you not know to run outside the baseline?

[@nickvaughn6558]

Colin Morris because the way the box is set up you are lined up inside the base path. Anybody who plays knows that

[@ajamusic7322]

Nick is right, for right handed hitters. Most direct line to first is insode the baseline. And if youre difgong to beat the throw to first, you Have to be on or inside the line to run through forst because the base itself is inside the baseline

[@Jivvi]

First base is itself inside the baseline. At what point is it ok to come back inside the baseline to actually step on the bag. I'm pretty sure I've seen announcers complain that a batter runner was inside the baseline, when he stepped inside in the same stride that he stepped on first base.

[@alanhess9306]

Jivan Scarano, the rules do allow a runner to move to the bag on the last step or two to touch the bag. But these runners running all the way to first in fair territory will be called for interference most of the time.

[@deadphoenix5678]

Like nobody ever tried to bend the rules despite knowing them.

[@maggieleon6951]

It’s really fun to watch these plays

[@stevedandy973]

GENERALLY SPEAKING, your average MLB announcer and baseball fan DO NOT know the rules. Here's an easy way to remember the difference between "interference" and "obstruction:" The OFFENSE interferes (EXCEPTION: Catcher's Interference). The DEFENSE obstructs (when not fielding a BATTED ball). A Runner's Lane Violation is easy. BOTH feet must in the runner's lane, not just one.

[@41modder]

Steve Dandy I actually didnt know this. Thank you for your comment.

[@stevedandy973]

KTLBranch - You are welcome. These MLB announcers drive me up a wall.😠

[@TyliteTony]

Why should i bieleve u

[@stevedandy973]

TyliteTony - You don't have to believe me. Just stay stupid.

[@plowmaster1206]

Steve Dandy I don't think most umps understand this either. The basepath seems to be wider than years past. Maybe not...

[@jasondamrau9943]

Unbelievable that they didnt call interference in the Orioles Yamkees game. A blatant take out like that should of been suspendable

[@sewermachine1371]

If the catcher is popping up to get an advantage on his throw and gets hit by a back swing it shouldn't be interference. Sometimes it looks like they're over the plate or in the box.

[@brady13001]

If he gets hit on his backswing by rule that is interference. Also anytime a hitter goes across hp during a steal of second it should be called. Batter is out and the runners go back. If it’s the 3rd strike batter is out on strikes and runner is out on the interference.

[@michaels2136]

It still makes no sense to me...you designate an area within which a batter may run to first. Yet the end target, the first base bag, is outside of that designated area. The MLB has to pussify so many aspects of the game, yet they can't fix this obvious issue? The runner is going to run straight to the bag, by nature, and that will bring him outside of the running box 100% of the time. What gives?

[@jordanhousel1892]

I am also very confused about this, to get to first base you’d have to run outside of the box.

[@almostfm]

The rules specifically mention that your last step obviously has to be in fair territory. Back when I was catching, I was told that if the runner is inside the foul line on a bunt or something and I'm making the throw, to try and drill the guy between the numbers. You will get an interference call almost every time.

[@counterstriving]

Just stay outside the 1st base line; the catcher has to have an open throw to the bag. Meanwhile the first baseman is expected to make way for the runner as much as possible (e.g. placing his foot on or near the inside edge of the base, etc.). The umpires work it out. Anyway these have been the rules for at least 100 years without any problem.

[@jaxonplayz3441]

3:14 what?

[@hyper8648]

Doesn’t he have possession of the ball?

[@keenanj7331]

Clayton Kershaw’s pickoff move has always confused me. If you look at 2:32 you see that his hips and body are going towards the plate but he then puts his foot out towards first and throws it, is this legal or not?

[@critter2]

232 is clearly a balk he side step to home not step to first

[@unarmedassasin8593]

It’s a lefty it’s legal

[@henrybarker8291]

This video should be called something like dirty or not dirty plays.

[@daviddawson1718]

You never played ball

[@Kartkid024]

I like how at 2:13 when they compare the pitches they have the caption on the wrong side. The video on the left was the Balk Pitch.

[@MortifiedPenguinGaming]

Utley fans say he never played dirty and had no history of it but look at 6:31 he threw a shoulder check like it was cheap shot time in hockey.

[@divorced_dog]

I fucking hate Utley

[@Wes-pq4pl]

He braced himself for a collision

[@MortifiedPenguinGaming]

For a collision? Dude he went 3 feet out of his way to throw it...

[@insolubletoaster8133]

He was good, but there's a reason he has a rule named after him. Kinda glad he's gone.

[@ethankincaid7334]

0:46 is obviously a balk, he start toward home so he has to take it home.

[@ethankincaid7334]

Also 3:16 he's obviously out, the home plate belongs to the catcher!

[@SirGreyy]

Ethan Kincaid if you are in the baseline without the ball, it is obstruction.. runner is safe

[@zachary2407]

46 agreed. check that 45. his leg was almost at a full 90 degree angle. as a leftIy, i watch out for this all the time when throwing to first.

[@wrdmicah]

Ethan Kincaid dude... the catcher blocked the whole plate😂. Man said he was out😭🤣

[@ajamusic7322]

How can ghey call guys out for being inside the baseline as they step on first? THE BASE IS INSIDE THE BASELINE!

[@phyto12]

AJA Music They are supposed to be running between the two lines. The grass is for the fielders. Runners should never be on the grass. Your left foot easily touches first base as you run past

[@ajamusic7322]

@@phyto12 im aware thats what youre supposed to do, but its impractical. As you get closer to first you almost always move on or inside the line to run through the base. Ive never stepped on first with my left foot and I rarely see players do either

[@67L48]

I agree on those bang-bang plays. At some point, you have to allow access to the base, which is inside the line. Too often, the runners are in the grass in fair territory. Interference. But, there were a few of those where the batter-runner was running in the lane just fine until the last step onto the base ... and out. I disagree with those couple of calls. I think one of them was exactly as phyto12 describes ... and the guy was still out because the base is somehow outside of the basepath.

[@divorced_dog]

because your foot goes on the edge not the inside or center

[@alanhess9306]

@@ajamusic7322 Runners are allowed to exit the lane on the last step or stride to touch first. Most of these runners were outside the lane the entire way to first base.

[@joemarshall4226]

The "batter runner must run in the lane" calls are the worst calls...there is so much variance on them. I think that the rule was put there so runners would nit interfere with any throws made by the catcher or pitcher when they pick up bunts or squibbers, or when the catcher tries to nail the runner at first after dropping a third strike. If a batter-runner hits a ball to the shortstop and runs outside the lane, no one notices that he has done it. Also, when a runner get really close to the bag, it's very difficult to stay in the lane. You'd have to tag first base with your left foot every time, which would slow you down. Remember when Chuck Knoblauch was miffed because the umpire didn't call interference on the batter runner in the World Series? I always thought Chuck was correct. You can't run outside the lane WHETHER THE BALL HITS YOU OR NOT, because the fielder doesn't have time to figure out if you are in the lane, and will try to throw AROUND you, which will make the throw go wild if you re not where you are supposed to be.

[@tasdourian]

Nice idea, awful execution. Can't even see what is going on with most plays, rulings aren't given, commentary is truncated.

[@danworkman2206]

@3:14 what was the reversal for?

[@MattLemonsackMusic]

Dan Workman looks like the catcher was blocking the plate

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

screamsoftheundead1 Bingo. 😊

[@SirGreyy]

Obstruction

[@edwardarcher6373]

the rule should be as long as your line doesn't change it isn't interference

[@jacksonmiller9244]

3:20 Legal. He isn't BLOCKING the plate, he's just cradling it. The runner had a way to get to the plate, the throw just beat him.

[@holdenfegan1962]

Jackson Miller also, that’s where the throw took him, runners have the responsibility of avoiding collision nearly all the time

[@davidlux2916]

I am really confused now 😐

[@coachwilson5967]

Announcers typically don't know squat. Obstruction vs interference verse running lane...

[@mediaguardian]

Terrible video. The analysis is cut off too soon.

[@MrKegan321]

MLB needs to figure out this base path thing. So many runners on the infield grass or way outside.

[@alanhess9306]

Kegan Potter, Runners can run wherever they wish until a tag is attempted. As far as the running lane, it is only relevant when the throw comes from behind the runner and the ball is being fielded at first base.

[@plowmaster1206]

These clips SUCK they're wayyy too short, barely get to see what happened. What's the point of making this video?

[@cagedtigersteve]

I agree it would be better to explain the rule and call.

[@furry1975]

Exactly. This just raises the blood pressure a bit.

[@liamhome1664]

Especially the first couple, they're just the play without any supporting context.

[@TenMinuteDrumSolo]

Even the slo-mo replays are cut off at the crucial moment.

[@TedBishop1]

Totally agree it's annoying frankly

[@Grundini91]

My question is if they want the runner to stay within the two chalk lines why do they put the base outside the two chalk lines?

[@alanhess9306]

The runner is permitted to come out of the lane on the the last step or stride. It is not difficult to stay in the lane.

[@AlmaNegra420]

These catchers running into players when they go for pop ups is blatantly obvious that their intention is to run into them to get the interference call. Yet, players trying to get back to first so they don't get caught on a fly ball get called for interference. How does this stuff fly? Stupid stuff like this is partly why I don't actually watch baseball.

[@buddo21]

Eric Hines would probably help if you knew the rules. Fielder has the right to a batted ball. End of. If you’re in the way it’s interference. It’s that simple. Look where the fielder is, not the ball. You know it’s gone up in your direction and there was a fielder in proximity. So look for them and get out the way.

[@totallynothoodiejudge9993]

Just saying Eric, of course it won’t make sense because you don’t watch the sport.

[@AlmaNegra420]

Still doesn't make sense. A runner taking his lead should have the right to get back to base when there's a pop up without being called for interference. Tripping a player and pushing a player is a LOT different than scrambling back to base and colliding with the fielder. It's stupid. Fielder is trying to make a play, runner is trying to not be part of one. Some of these "rules" are a joke. Miss the pitch on a 3rd strike and the runner gets a shot at first base? Wtf?! How does an out turn into a possible single? Fucking dumb. Such a stupid sport.

[@buddo21]

No, it does make sense. The fielder has the right to a batted ball. Don’t get in the way. That’s the rule. It’s not difficult. You clearly don’t like the game so why bother commenting?

[@AlmaNegra420]

@@buddo21 I do like the game. Not as much as you probably do, but that doesn't mean I can't critique it. The fielder knows when the runner takes a lead. Why is he exempt from running into the runner going after a pop-up? Both the runner and fielder are looking at the ball, NOT the person next to them. It's not malicious, so why punish either one of them? It's different if the runner actually sticks his leg out to try and trip the fielder or shoves him.

[@DavidAcampora]

Why was Giants's runner safe at 3:20?

[@Cynical496]

Still never understood wtf a “balk” is

[@eauhomme]

An illegal move by the pitcher with a runner on base. Usually, but not always, intended to mess up the baserunner. Examples in this video included throwing to first while stepping towards home, quick pitching rather than using the normal pitching motion, and stepping off the rubber too early during the pitch. On one of the plays, the announcer mentioned the bases being loaded. It does not matter if they are. Balk rules apply anytime there is someone on base, even if they are loaded. All runners advance one base. No ball or strike is called. If the ball it hit and all runners advance one base, then the balk does not count. If the ball is hit, but not all runners advance or the batter is put out, then the offense gets to decide whether they want the play to stand or if they want the runners advanced and the batter back at the plate.

[@plowmaster1206]

eauhomme good explanation. It's basically a call to protect the baserunners from being fooled by the pitcher. I used to hate it, but after seeing some really stupid shit from pitchers I kinda enjoy it now. The most confusing part is pulling ones foot from the rubber, well in advance of starting anything that resembles a pitching motion. The rule definitely makes for a more strategic game.

[@alanhess9306]

eauhomme , very good explanation with one glaring error. If the batter and all base runners advance, the balk is ignored, If all runners and the batter do not advance, the balk is enforced, PERIOD. The offensive team NEVER has an option of taking the play or the penalty on a balk.

[@albundy6008]

@@eauhomme any motion inconsistent with the normal delivery of the ball by the pitcher is also considered a balk.

[@alanhess9306]

todd krager, it is not illegal to to be inconsistent with your normal delivery. It would be a balk only if one of the pitching rules was violated.

[@keithekl5676]

At 2:21 it is a balk because the pitcher started movement towards home and then switched halfway through.

[@J215-m8r]

Sweet compilation but WORST ever

[@camsvideos6145]

Kershaw’s one was easily one. All of his weight is leaning towards home then he throws over, you can’t do that.

[@t-squared6406]

That one looked obvious,alot of them aren't,it seems comparable to check swings!

[@JaneNayes]

You need to get better at editing. This was frustrating to watch. Unsubscribed.

[@williamkoscielniak820]

Nice compilation but please show the reasons for why these are legal or illegal plays. Half of the time I don't know what's going on because you cut to the next play too soon. EDIT - Every player should know the rules as much as the umpires do. The more you understand the rules the more you can take advantage of them.

[@nydwarf1]

Player going down first base has to stay in the lane yet the base he is trying to touch is not in that lane. How dumb is that.

[@phyto12]

nydwarf1 the runners left foot easily touches the base as they run past. It isn’t dumb at all

[@schiff921]

Actually if you've ever ran in your life, you'd realize that the fastest point for A to B is a straight line and you'd have to slow down to make that left foot plant properly so it's stupid. Doesn't matter though baseball is one of the worst sports to watch and play.... everything in this game is meant to keep scores low, no one wants to see a low scoring game.

[@Wes-pq4pl]

@@schiff921 anyone that starts a comment with "actually" is the worst type of person.

[@schiff921]

@@Wes-pq4pl so your point is that you just wanted to call me names.....

[@Wes-pq4pl]

@@schiff921 exactly

[@mattgallagher2186]

How is the giants runner safe at home I really don’t understand

[@aramondehasashi3324]

The catcher was blocking 90% of the plate.

[@pnutsmith384]

Announcer at 2.33 says " That's not a baulk " ...,...yes it is

[@xray-bullet7914]

PNUT Smith what is a baulk

[@esuomgaming]

Did anybody else notice at 7:26 the catcher rams into him as hard as he could then catches the ball as if he thought his Tactic didn’t work

[@alanhess9306]

The idiot batter should have been running to first instead of staring at his pop up. This is all on the batter.

[@atl_h2_nw]

5:40 greg gibson got it wrong, Otero deliberately went to the inside and ran into them lol. nice draw.

[@pickleboy1926]

atl_1ne he also would have tagged him

[@TrickMileyMusic]

They should show the tv broadcast with the announcers talking about the calls on the big screens in the stadiums to get them right, the announcers seem to always get the right call when the umps get it entirely wrong

[@zachsiegrist8454]

Patrick Miley that is so true

[@rubenayala4261]

what's wrong with the play on 3:24? I thought catchers had the right to block a runner from touching home plate as long as they had possession of the ball.

[@Jivvi]

If you watch closely at 5:43, you can see Greg Gibson, the home plate umpire, motioning to both players.

[@haywoodjablowmi8022]

The ones where the back swing hits the catcher get me. How can you call that batter out?? What is he supposed to do, stop his bat before the full completion of his swing? It's the catcher's fault for stepping in the way of his bat

[@TheMustyrusty]

I know right? Just make him go back to first if you really think there was interference.

[@styxscorpion4541]

Yes he does that same thing every time and everyone does it the back swing should not be interference

[@johnbleyer8490]

You think it is alright for a batter to hit a catcher with his follow through and not allow him to make a throw? Wow guys, that's just nonsense. So, if I'm at bat and have less than two strikes on me, I would just swing and hit the catcher to prevent him from throwing out a base runner. As long as I can sell it that it was unintentional, it's ok, right? Complaining that it is the catcher's fault is a non starter as well. There is a catcher's box on every field. The catcher has the room in that box to step into a throw. If he steps out of it, then he can be called for it. There is a reason for every rule in the book. They're not just arbitrary.

[@kdwaynec]

Some of the rules may seem to be illogical, but by addressing these situations in a "black and white" manner MLB has eliminated most of the guess work when these unusual plays do happen. "If A occurs, then B" No muss, no fuss, no long convoluted arguments concerning "intent"

[@philbrady702]

0:30 in and noticed AGAIN that the batter bunting had his foot out of the box and still went to second base. These umpires need to pay attention, that batter should've been out!!!

[@Maxbps88]

Kershaw at 2:18, despite what the announcer says, is absolutely a balk. Umps, finally, have been calling these more and more.

[@mynameisares6236]

(As someone is running full speed to make sure they get to the home plate and the catcher is too close to completely stop): “Just stop”

[@JoeBob23]

there was so much wrong with the call at 5:37. Ignoring the runner being where he shouldn't be, it's pretty odd to call interference on someone who is literally holding the baseball at the time.

[@JJBlackner]

Well if you really think about it first base is on the left of the foul line so it's in fair territory so eventually the runner has to step outside the two lines

[@johnbleyer8490]

That's correct. That is what is allowed on the last couple of strides. As long as the batter runs the rest of the way correctly, he is allowed to step out of the lane in order to reach first base.

[@1776PH]

7:40 "Another look at that." And the video ends right before we see it again.

[@johnkoldan6404]

This could be a good video if you would add a couple seconds to each clip. I keep getting more anger as it goes on.

[@boredgames5742]

3:20 they called safe... he didn’t seven touch plate

[@Sumu_XP]

NINJA JR. bc the Catcher was in the base path so he was interfering with the runner

[@snap-off5383]

@@Sumu_XP not when he didn't have the ball, see the view from the box looking down. Poor call. The runner just chose to do that, pretty much a "flop".

[@johnbleyer8490]

@@snap-off5383 Snap-off, you're judging the call based upon how it is applied in today's game. When that rule was first put in, it was very strict.. MLB then clarified how it should be called. Thankfully so, as that wasn't the way baseball was meant to be played.

[@yosethcolmenarez3681]

5:36 That was illegal because the runner is not running inside the line, he is running inside the grass.

[@critter2]

the runner had no way to go but around that why it was called one of the players didn't have ball so therefore cannot block path of the base

[@alanhess9306]

The running lane is irrelevant on this play.

[@plasmaduck3563]

Did anyone else see the guy glitch out at 4:11?

[@rogerbush6113]

i did, on minimized screen but if you go full screen it doesn't happen,

[@Kartkid024]

The one at 5:48 still cracks me up. How you run into the guy with the ball and get that call just makes no sense.

[@JoeBob23]

Weird route to first aside, I'm still confused by how that was called interference, seeing as how he actually had the ball in his glove by the time they collided.

[@julianadogostino9251]

Some of these they didnt even mean to interfere like the ones where they are swinging their bats like they have to follow through bc that's what they were told

[@eddietucker3334]

PLEASE let the plays develop more. Not all of us have the attention span of fleas.

[@DeanHolmes-i2l]

Most of the umpire calls were correct but the unfortunately the announcers didn't do as well. Interference is an offensive act, where obstruction is a defensive act. The base runners are obligated by rule to avoid any fielder fielding a batted or thrown ball. In a case where 2 fielders are making a play on the ball, the umpire can only protect tge one he feels has tge best chance to make the play. The other fielder, could be charged with obstruction. There were 2 balk calls, both correct, where the pitcher's body was moving towards the plate, which is what makes those balks.

[@TedBishop1]

PLEASE ! Let the clips finish to where we can see the result and the ruling stop cutting them off you would get more subs