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Question
today my 12 year old son was running home and the other teams catcher was in front of the plate blocking it he ran into the catcher, he was kicked out of the game and also the next game. Is that an appropriate action in accordance with LITTLE LEAGUE RULES?
Juanita,
A player must slide or attempt to avoid contact with a fielder who is in possession of the ball and blocking the basepath. Should the umpire have felt that your son meant to violate this rule, he could be ejected. Little League Baseball rule 4.07 states that any manager, coach, or player ejected may not be present on the field or in the stands at the next physically played game.
I hope this has helped. Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
-Martin Hoover
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Answers by Expert:
Martin Hoover
Expertise
Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience
Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
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