Soto Scores From Second on Heads Up Base Running

CHECK OUT OUR ELITE HITTING AND FIELDING COURSES!
Click the link below to check out our swing course explaining our step-by-step system to BUILDING THE ELITE SWING and over 50 drills!
antonellibaseball.mykajabi.co...
Click the link below to check out our infield course explaining our step-by-step system to BUILDING AN ELITE INFIELDER and over 50 fielding drills!
antonellibaseball.mykajabi.co...
Click the link below to check out our hitting course explaining our step-by-step system to BUILDING THE ELITE HITTER and over 50 drills!
antonellibaseball.mykajabi.co...
Support our page by clicking the link below:
/ antonellibaseball
Antonelli Baseball is the #1 online resource for baseball instruction. If you would like to work with Matt Antonelli, or an Antonelli Baseball staff member, email him at [e-mail]
Follow Us Online!
Instagram: / antonellibaseball
Like Me on Facebook: / antonellibaseball
Check out our website: www.antonellibaseball.com

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Get our FREE hitting drill by clicking the link below! antonellibaseball.mykajabi.com/hittingdrill

[@Bojack316]

I don't think anyone's asking why he didn't just run and tag Judge. We're all asking why he didn't just flip the ball to second for the double play?

[@Phil-S8]

I think because the 2nd baseman charged the ball, and because he was already on the base path, his mind went to tagging the runner instead of doing a 180 and throwing to 2nd. Maybe he thought Judge would run into him before he did the 180 as well (his balance probably would've been off since he charged the ball, and is now doing a 180). But yeah, he should've gloved it and thrown it to 2nd instead of getting on the base path.

[@brookscarpenter8327]

Yeah. Try the double play. Flip to 2nd then 1st. If no double play (safe at first), should then have 1dt and 3rd 2 out at worst

[@sams7655]

As a semi pro softball player, I think they should have attempted double play and then Soto wouldn't have had time to score. Lazy defensive play gave up the run and Heads up hustling all the time is what champions are made of.

[@christopherwheeler2694]

If Judge was a little more aggressive he could have gotten obstruction on the second baseman. He was very slow clearing the base path after he threw to first. Judge would have gotten second for free, but maybe that would kill the play and prevent Soto from scoring.

[@gabrielrockman]

Yes, I saw that right away. When you're as heavy as Judge, it can be hard to change directions rapidly. But it would be a good play to create contact.

[@user-td4zp4gq2p]

Judge did the right thing and that helped score that run! All the young players can learn from this. Thanks Matt!❤

[@snerdterguson]

Judge may not have great speed, but he has always been a very good base runner. Doesn't steal a lot, just picks his spots and rarely gets caught. I'm sure it has happened, but I can't remember ever seeing Judge thrown out on the bases if he tries for a double, or trying to take two bases when a teammate singles. And he makes heads up decisions like you showcased here. And for a guy who is 6'8, with past injuries to his lower body, he's decently fast.

[@bobmanjarrez868]

I've seen this play in women's NCAA softball this year, runner on first's job is to bait the fielders into ignoring the lead runner. A basic play that is great when it works!

[@unclestinky6388]

Judge could have run into the second baseman after he threw the ball to create interference. Although it worked out better that he didn't

[@heyblue3251]

That could work though there is a risk that umpire doesn't give the call if Judge did it too unnaturally. btw, you mean Obstruction - picky, I know, but the rules make a distinction. The Defense Obstructs, the Offense Interferes.

[@gregh2322]

Why didn't he flip the ball to second base and attempt a double play?

[@ItsJacobyay]

He answered your question in the vid lol

[@Manstrual]

No he didn't ​@@ItsJacobyay. He explained why the second baseman didn't tag the runner then throw to first, not why he didn't throw to second then first.

[@ItsJacobyay]

@@Manstrual he said that in that situation you tag the player then throw to first for the double play… its literally 60 seconds yall need to listen

[@alexrahman4963]

I believe he means why didn't the 2nd baseman flip th3 ball to the short stop who was ready to back up 2nd base (early in the sequence the short stop appears top left coming up to the bag.) Instead the 2nd baseman went for a tag instead of turning around and flipping to the short stop. That situation wasn't explained

[@ItsJacobyay]

@@alexrahman4963he says that the runner would get tagged then thrown to 1st for the DP. 2nd thought judge would just be tagged out then lost focus

[@imdeplorable2241]

"Ya think maybe next time you can throw it on the third base side? How 'bout it?"

[@danNat978]

Hope you had a good time in Georgia

[@McLovin1759]

Heads up base running by the Yankees but 2 mistakes by the Jays. As highlighted in the video, with Bichette not shortening the run down distance but more importantly… 0:28. Just flip the ball to 2nd, throw to first. Double Play. Inning over. Jays up 1-0 going into the bottom of the 4th.

[@stevebabiak6997]

You should do a video on the Phillies Johan Rojas turning a ground ball up the middle into a double against the Marlins in their game from Friday June 28 EDIT - I believe it was in the eighth inning

[@djbeezy]

Also, once he makes the commitment to tagging you instead of throwing to 2nd for the force, stop and back peddle.

[@joireland]

It was a good play by Judge to hold up and draw the 2nd baseman BUT he had an opportunity to brush into that second baseman at 1:18 after he threw the ball and try to get an obstruction call. Once the ball is thrown you don't look back but instead look to see if you can run into the fielder that threw the ball and get that obstruction call. The base runner must do it in a way that it appears unintentional and should stumble a little when brushing by him to make the obstruction obvious to the umps. Also the base runner already past 3rd and heading home would get his base because of that obstruction (as per the rules). If the obstruction isn't called immediately it can be appealed. If you don't get the call on appeal you often get a few sympathy calls later on.

[@barbaraanneneale3674]

Good analysis. I can't really add anything to it. Here is a little bit of a strange play. Really good base, running. I have to admit it.

[@bryantmorton7908]

I think they should have done a 4-5-3 double play.

[@daifeichu]

That was very hard to watch live. There's a lot going on in that play but Bo just standing there by second was the most frustrating part. It's like the guy is a bit sleepy this year.

[@paulquirk3783]

I thought the mistake was by Guerrero -- should have kept an eye on Soto while running down Judge. If Soto runs, get him at home; if not, get Judge at 2nd. Bichette fine waiting at second for that play; it gives Guerrero easier play to watch both. TV commentators saw Guerrero at fault.

[@johndoe-yw7eb]

Why not just flip it to second as soon as you field the ball? Looked like an easy DP ball.

[@tylerbrown4483]

He must’ve decided the ball wasn’t hit hard enough to get 2 that way.

[@johndoe-yw7eb]

@@tylerbrown4483 Given what he ended up doing, decision-making doesn’t appear to be his strength.

[@tylerbrown4483]

@@johndoe-yw7eb lol! I agree, but that’s the only thing that makes sense, right? The only reason not to throw it over and try to tag the runner instead is if you don’t think you’ve got time to double up with the flip. It was a soft hit ball, so I think that must’ve been the reasoning.

[@michaelbutzer40]

Why didn’t the second baseman throw to second and get the double play.

[@566dave]

If Judge were paying better attention to, he could have easily been awarded an OBSTRUCTION call.

[@MmaFan34]

I was watching this highlight on SportsCenter and was thinking this was horrible defense by Bo.

[@spiderwrangler4457]

Vlad didn't look over to third at all, a glance and a cock of the arm likely keeps Soto from going for home, and he'd have plenty of time to flip it to 2nd.

[@scottsmith2052]

In any baserunning situation, try to keep from getting out for as long as you possibly can.

[@aFREEsportsbettingSYSTEM]

javy baez upvotes your comment.

[@mikes7446]

They got rid of Cavan for this lol

[@rupaabhi]

Why did the second baseman run away from Judge after throwing to first? As if the inning is over? The second baseman should have shadowed Judge.

[@drewmcclintock7034]

that's what they do. Backup if thrown back again at 1st base. Then Vlad would have been a backup at 2nd if it keeps getting tossed back and forth.

[@robertewalt7789]

Run scores, and Judge gets to second.

[@davegaetano7118]

And a real real bad job by the Learners for letting Soto make it safe to the Yankees.

[@fuddshake]

Common jays L.. i love bo ans vlad but i wonder if they have the same iq had judge and soto

[@mikes7446]

The crap jays

[@bomorris5050]

Could have just thrown to Bichette at 2nd and tried for the double play. No reason for the 2B to run down or chase anyone.

[@cosmostrek2001]

he could not tag judge out because he is the fastest center fielder in the history of the mlb who is 6'8". soto should have not tried to score. he hurt his right hand it swelled up and xrays are negative, he is out for 2 games. soto should avoid sliding until he signs his 15 year contract.