Friday, September 18, 2026

πŸ₯ŽThe Umpire's Call: To Veer or Not to Veer

The Umpire's Call with Loren Fabian

The same rule explained here regarding 2nd base applies to 3rd base. The runner advancing to 2nd or 3rd base on a ground ball that does not leave the infield MUST veer off when approaching the base—and not just a step to either side. VEER OFF!

If he/she does not veer off, they are out. If it impedes the possibility of a double play, the runner closest to home is also out.

If a batted ball leaves the infield, a runner advancing cannot veer off and must go directly to the base. The runner can be tagged out if they lose contact with the base.