Uh oh Chipper Jones

[tinselwolverine]

The play happened right as I was heading out to the gym. I didn't see any of the ensuing melee.

 

[zoombabyzoom]

That ball was closer to a HR than a infield ball

 

[tigermud]

Personally I don't understand how a ball that lands in the "outfield" can be even considered eligible for an "infield" fly. but that's just me.. IDK.

 

[Thumb]

Personally I don't understand how a ball that lands in the "outfield" can be even considered eligible for an "infield" fly. but that's just me.. IDK.

Because the ball does not have to be on the infield, as long as an infielder can make the play on it.

An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.
When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall immediately declare “Infield Fly” for the benefit of the runners. If the ball is near the baselines, the umpire shall declare “Infield Fly, if Fair.”
The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of the ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball. If the hit becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any foul.
If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounces foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball. If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground outside the baseline, and bounces fair before passing first or third base, it is an Infield Fly.
Rule 2.00 (Infield Fly) Comment: On the infield fly rule the umpire is to rule whether the ball could ordinarily have been handled by an infielder—not by some arbitrary limitation such as the grass, or the base lines. The umpire must rule also that a ball is an infield fly, even if handled by an outfielder, if, in the umpire’s judgment, the ball could have been as easily handled by an infielder. The infield fly is in no sense to be considered an appeal play. The umpire’s judgment must govern, and the decision should be made immediately.
When an infield fly rule is called, runners may advance at their own risk. If on an infield fly rule, the infielder intentionally drops a fair ball, the ball remains in play despite the provisions of Rule 6.05 (L). The infield fly rule takes precedence.

 

[tigermud]

Because the ball does not have to be on the infield, as long as an infielder can make the play on it.

An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule.
When it seems apparent that a batted ball will be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall immediately declare “Infield Fly” for the benefit of the runners. If the ball is near the baselines, the umpire shall declare “Infield Fly, if Fair.”
The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of the ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball. If the hit becomes a foul ball, it is treated the same as any foul.
If a declared Infield Fly is allowed to fall untouched to the ground, and bounces foul before passing first or third base, it is a foul ball. If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground outside the baseline, and bounces fair before passing first or third base, it is an Infield Fly.
Rule 2.00 (Infield Fly) Comment: On the infield fly rule the umpire is to rule whether the ball could ordinarily have been handled by an infielder—not by some arbitrary limitation such as the grass, or the base lines. The umpire must rule also that a ball is an infield fly, even if handled by an outfielder, if, in the umpire’s judgment, the ball could have been as easily handled by an infielder. The infield fly is in no sense to be considered an appeal play. The umpire’s judgment must govern, and the decision should be made immediately.
When an infield fly rule is called, runners may advance at their own risk. If on an infield fly rule, the infielder intentionally drops a fair ball, the ball remains in play despite the provisions of Rule 6.05 (L). The infield fly rule takes precedence.

I can see that for outfielders running in to catch a pop fly to the infield if they were playing in short etc.. but when the ball actually lands half way out in the outfield, IDK man.. Baseball should considering reviewing this rule IMO

 

[manchild98]

An infield fly is called as a benefit to the runner so the fielder can't drop it on purpose and turn a DP. A shortstop backing up 20 yards onto the grass is never going to purposely drop that ball and neither is the outfielder. I've never seen one instance of someone even trying that from that spot. But in reverse, how many times have we seen an infielder and outfielder converge on an easy fly ball like that and then due to a miscommunication no one plays the ball? We've seen that play hundreds of times...yet it was never ruled an infield fly on any of those previous plays. This was a stupid call.

 

[Thumb]

I can see that for outfielders running in to catch a pop fly to the infield if they were playing in short etc.. but when the ball actually lands half way out in the outfield, IDK man.. Baseball should considering reviewing this rule IMO

Bottom line is it does not matter where the ball lands, as long as an infielder can make a reasonable play on it.

 

[spockmaster]

i really wish atlanta would have won...i fucking HATE the cards. i hope the nats obliterate them.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Bottom line is it does not matter where the ball lands, as long as an infielder can make a reasonable play on it.

And in this case it wasn't reasonable. Bad call.

 

[cmlfactor]

It is a shame Chipper's career has to end this way. Glad he at least got a hit and wasn't the last out but dang....

So many departing players on non-contending teams got heroes' exits this year, and this stupid new playoff format took a legend's last game and made it humiliating. This should not be.

And completely disgusting showing by the Braves' fans...that's really how you honor a guy who has played 19 years in your organization with the utmost class? By throwing crap on the field and causing close to a 20-minute delay?

Terrible, just terrible. Once again we have to talk about idiot umpires instead of the content of the game.

Cardinals are luckier than shit...two years in a row having an NLDS berth gift-wrapped for them. I'm with you spock...hopefully the Nats level them...

 

[tonyballs]

Drew Sharp ‏@drewsharp
If @Braves are ticked about bad call, here's the lesson - win your division & you get a series rather than a game.

My reply:
@drewsharp @braves Drew, that's absolute horseshit. Braves won 93 (sic) games. They deserve to be in the playoffs. Shut up. You're being an idiot.

Drew Sharp is a retard. Win your divison? Shut the fuck up.

 

[tonyballs]

And in this case it wasn't reasonable. Bad call.

Horrible call.