I’m taking the optimistic path, but Braves have to clean up the details to win the close games against playoff caliber teams. Several areas need improvement, but baserunning should be at the top of the list.
On number one, he can run wherever he wants, as the baseline isn't established into a tag attempt is made. He can't wave his arms or otherwise try to interfere with the throw (jumping, etc), but he can position his body to be in its way and induce contact that way. What he did was, unfortunately, completely legal within the rules
I’m taking the optimistic path, but Braves have to clean up the details to win the close games against playoff caliber teams. Several areas need improvement, but baserunning should be at the top of the list.
Fuentes needs to be in the NL ROY the discussion.
Is running hard to first based a learned skill?
Welcome back, Lindsay.
1. Why didn't the Braves challenge the play where Vaughn ran into the grass to block the throw from Olson - was that not reviewable?
2. Acuna's running head-down around 3b is something the Little Leaguers, I'm sure, found incredibly T-ball like.
3. I wonder what AA thinks when he watches Contreras consistently bash the ball and Murphy consistently look overmatched at the plate.
On number one, he can run wherever he wants, as the baseline isn't established into a tag attempt is made. He can't wave his arms or otherwise try to interfere with the throw (jumping, etc), but he can position his body to be in its way and induce contact that way. What he did was, unfortunately, completely legal within the rules
OK - I appreciate the clarification.