AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. Try to stick to on-the-field stuff. I`m not interested in personal off-the-field stuff like spouses, girl friends, drug habits, salaries, mascots, etc. If you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Question Tom: BASEBALL SCORING Q: Runners at first and third with two outs. Runner at first has NO wheels but takes off to intentionally get into a rundown, allowing the man to score from third. Worked to perfection---not even a throw home as runner scored standing up well before other guy was tagged out for third out. STOLEN BASE? Official scorer said no. I say yes. Runner at 3B didn't break for home until catcher threw to 2B. What do YOU say?
Answer Wayne,
Good question. I agree with the ump. If the runner on third breaks upon the pitch as did the runner on first, it would be a steal if he's safe at the plate. The way you describe the play, the runner on third scores during the run-down, essentially on a fielder's choice. Not a steal, in my opinion.
