Rare Play Booklet, version 1 How To Implement Any time an X Chart reading is required, first roll 2d6. If the two dice equal 2 or 12, consult the Rare Play Chart. Otherwise, proceed as you normally would. If you like the RP results in the Fielding Charts when playing Super Advanced, then only use this Rare Play Chart if the two dice equal 2. If you’d rather pass on the RP results in SADV Fielding Charts, then use this Rare Play Chart if you roll 2 or 12 and, if you need to use the SADV Fielding Chart and roll up an RP, ignore it and re­roll. Or go ahead and use it if you’d like. There’s no hard and fast rule here other than to have fun. This is just a suggestion. Rare Play If a Rare Play is called for, roll d6. On a roll of 1, use the Miscellaneous Chart. On all other rolls, use the chart associated with the fielder being tested. In either case, make sure to match up the base situation. Fielder Check Using the player’s Basic fielding rating, roll d20 to find the correct play result.

1 2 3 4 5

A 1­17 1­10 ­ ­ ­

B 18­20 11­20 1­10 1­3 ­

C ­ ­ 11­20 4­20 1­20

Outfielder Assignment Roll d20. 1­6 = LF, 7­14 = CF, 15­20 = RF A Note on Injuries You may be concerned about the presence of injuries in these results. But crunching the numbers, it should result in no more than one extra injury to a team per 25 games or so. I feel this is fairly negligible. I just played a 90­game project using these charts and ended up with exactly zero injuries that occurred as a result of these charts. Small sample size aside, I don’t think this will adversely affect your gameplay experience. Contact Chris Witt imaginarysports@gmail.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Number Look­Up

Bases Empty

Man on 1st

Man on 2nd

Man on 3rd

Men on 1st & 2nd

Men on 1st & 3rd

Men on 2nd & 3rd

Bases Loaded

Misc 3 5 6 8 9 11 13 15

P 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22

C 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29

1B 30 30 31 32 33 34 36 38

2B 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 48

3B 50 50 51 51 52 53 54 56

SS 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 67

LF 69 70 71 71 72 73 74 75

CF 76 78 79 80 81 82 83 84

RF 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92

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MISCELLANEOUS CHART Miscellaneous Chart ­ Bases Empty [1­4] Check winning percentage of team at bat.

Less than .400 or higher than .600 ­ Batter flies out. (Use Outfielder Assignment) Between .400 and .600 ­ Batter is called out on strikes and is ejected from game for arguing with

the umpire. [5­6] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Less than .400 ­ Batter draws a base on balls and the catcher is ejected for arguing with umpire. .400 or better ­ Batter flies out. (Use Outfielder Assignment)

[7­8] Check winning percentage of team in the field. .500 or better ­ An outfielder (Use Outfielder Assignment) catches a long fly ball, runs into the wall

and is hurt. He holds on for the catch but is injured. Below .500 ­ An outfielder (Use Outfielder Assignment) goes after a deep fly ball, runs into the wall

and is hurt. Batter pulls up with a triple. Outfielder is injured. [9­10] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ First baseman catches foul ball, running into the stands and injuring self. Lower than .400 ­ Double off the wall. Outfielder (Use Outfielder Assignment) runs into the wall and

is injured. Between .400 and .499 ­ Foul ball. The catcher and third baseman go after the ball and run into

each other while trying to catch it. Roll d6 for each player. If roll is odd, player is injured. Between .500 and .600 ­ Foul ball. The catcher and first baseman go after the ball and run into

each other while trying to catch it. Roll d6 for each player. If roll is odd, player is injured. [11] If playing indoors, use the regular Fielding X Chart. Otherwise, there is a Rain Delay. For each pitcher roll d6. If the roll is odd, their arm tightens up and they are now considered tired. [12] If playing indoors, use the regular Fielding X Chart. Otherwise, there is a Heavy Rain. Continue to play until either the top of the 5th is completed with the home team in the lead or any half inning following the 5th in which either team is in the lead. At that point, the game is called. [13] Catcher’s interference after his glove hits the batter’s bat during a swing. Credit catcher with an error and award the batter 1st base. [14­15] Grounder to first, who flips it to pitcher covering the bag for the out. Batter bowls pitcher over. Pitcher is now tired. If he completes the inning without allowing another base runner, he is no longer tired. [16­17] Grounder to first baseman, who runs over to touch the bag. Batter runs into him. If fielder remains in the game, his Running is reduced to 1­7 and his fielding rating becomes a 5. [18] Grounder to first baseman, who runs over to touch the bag. Batter takes an awkward step trying to avoid the tag. If he remains in the game, his Running is reduced to 1­7 and his fielding rating becomes a 5. [19] Hit by pitch. If there have been previous HBP results in the game, the umpire serves a warning to both benches. If there are any future HBP results, the pitcher is immediately removed from the game.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Bases Empty, cont. [20] Hit by pitch. Batter charges mound and tackles pitcher. Both batter and pitcher are ejected from game. In addition, roll d6. If the roll is a 6, an all­out brawl breaks out on the field. Shuffle both team decks (including all players) and then look at the top 3 cards for each team. For each player, roll d6.

1, 2 or 3 ­ Ignore 4 or 5 ­ Player is ejected 6 ­ Player is ejected and also suspended. To find out how many games they are suspended for, roll

d6. A roll of 1 or 2 equals a 1­game suspension, 3 or 4 a 2­game suspension, and a 5 or 6 is a 3­game suspension.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Man on 1st [1] Base runner picked off first by pitcher. [2] Base runner gets signals mixed and attempts to steal 2nd. [3] Double Play. Runner is hurt sliding into 2nd base. Roll d6 to determine type of DP.

1 or 2 ­ 463 3 or 4 ­ 64 5 or 6 ­ 543

[4­5] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Base runner picked off of first base by pitcher and then ejected after arguing with

umpire. Otherwise ­ Fly Out (C). Use Outfielder Assignment Chart.

[6­7] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Lower than .400 ­ High fly ball falls for a DOUBLE** after shortstop and left fielder collide. (With 2

out, change to DOUBLE***.) For each player, roll d6. If odd, player is injured. Otherwise ­ Fly Out (C). Use Outfielder Assignment Chart.

[8­9] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Deep fly ball. Center fielder makes the catch, but runs into the wall and is

injured. Batter moves to 2nd. Lower than .400 ­ Blooper into right field falls for a SINGLE* after RF and 2B collide. (With 2 out,

change to SINGLE**) For each player, roll d6. If odd, player is injured. Between .400 and .600 ­ Batter is hit by pitch and injured.

[10­11] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Roll d6.

1 or 2 ­ Foul ball goes off of catcher, injuring him. 3 or 4 ­ Infield hit. Throw to first base pulls him off the bag and into path of the runner,

injuring the fielder. 5 or 6 ­ Foul ball. The catcher and first baseman go after the ball and run into each other

while trying to catch it. Roll d6 for each player. If roll is odd, player is injured. Between .400 and .600 ­ Rain Delay. Both pitchers POW reduced by 2. Lower than .400 ­ Line drive DOUBLE** goes off the third baseman’s leg, injuring him.

[12] If playing indoors, use the regular Fielding X Chart. Otherwise, heavy rain moves in. Continue to play until either the top of the 5th is completed with the home team in the lead or any half inning following the 5th in which either team is in the lead. At that point, after every half inning, roll 2d6. If doubles are rolled, the game is called. [13] Batter strikes out and catcher throws down to 1st, catching the base runner for a DP. [14] Batter strikes out and is ejected after arguing with ump. [15­17] Pitcher forgets about base runner who steals 2nd. Catcher’s throw down to 2nd sails high and goes into center fielder. Runner goes for third. Roll against their Running Rating to see if they are safe on an E­2 or thrown out on an 8­5. [18] Pitcher catches base runner leaning off the bag. Roll d6. If roll is 6, batter makes it to 2nd. Otherwise, they are thrown out on a 1­3­6­3. [19] Batter swings and misses on first pitch strike. Catcher tries to pick runner off 1st. Roll d6. If roll is higher than catcher’s fielding rating, base runner is picked off. [20] High pop fly in back of the mound falls untouched after miscommunication among infielders. SINGLE*. (With two out, change to a DOUBLE***)

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Man on 2nd [1] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Fly out to right. If less than 2 out, runner thrown out going for 3rd on a 9­5 DP Between .400 and .600 ­ Runner picked off of 2nd on a 1­6. Lower than .400 ­ Runner thrown out going for 3rd on a 6­5 FC. With two out, throw goes to 1st

instead. [2] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Line drive SINGLE* off of pitcher, who is injured. Otherwise ­ E6. Runner holds at 2nd unless there are 2 outs in which case he advances to 3rd.

[3­7] Base runner gets signals mixed and attempts to steal 3rd. [8] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Batter safe on a 4­5 FC; Runner thrown out at 3rd. Otherwise ­ Fly out to right. Use Running Rating as man on 2nd attempts to go to 3rd.

[9] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Runner picked off 2nd by catcher. 2­4. Otherwise ­ Runner steals 3rd and then scores on an E­2.

[10] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Foul out to third baseman. Between .400 and .600 ­ SINGLE**. Batter then ruled out on an appeal for having missed 3rd. Give

putout to 3B. Lower than .400 ­ SINGLE. Runner ruled out after being hit by batted ball.

[11] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ 3­6 DP, runner injured sliding into 2nd Between .400 and .600 ­ SINGLE. Runner attempts to score. (Use Running Rating to determine

result.) Catcher injured on a collision at the plate. Lower than .400 ­ SINGLE* on a popup that falls behind second base. With 2 out, change to

SINGLE** and 2B and SS collide. Roll d6 for each. Odd roll indicates injury. [12] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Pitcher attempts pickoff throw that goes into center. Check Running Rating of Batter.

10 or Lower ­ Runner holds at second. 11 or Higher ­ Runner thrown out at third on an 8­5.

Between .400 and .600 ­ Squibber up the line. Batter collides with pitcher and is ruled out on a putout to the pitcher. Pitcher is injured.

Lower than .400 ­ Drive into the gap in left­center. LF and CF collide. Roll d6 for each. Odd roll indicates injury. Check Running Rating of Batter.

16 or Higher ­ TRIPLE. 15 or Lower ­ DOUBLE***.

[13] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Pop out to catcher. Between .400 and .600 ­ SINGLE*. Batter fakes bunt and then lines ball off of charging first

baseman, who is injured. Lower than .400 ­ Double off wall in right as RF runs into wall and is injured. Batter thrown out going

for 3rd on an 8­4­5.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Man on 2nd, cont. [14] Playing indoors or outdoors?

Indoors ­ Use the regular Fielding X Chart. Outdoors ­ Drizzle on the field creates wet conditions. Add 1 to all OF Range Ratings for duration

of game. (i.e. a 2­rated LF becomes a 3 if playing Basic. In Advances a 2e7 becomes a 3e7.) [15­18] Wild pitches caroms off backstop and eludes everybody. Runner advances to 3rd and then tries to make it all the way home. Roll against their Running Rating to see if they score or are thrown out at the plate on a 2­1. [19­20] Pitcher on the mound becomes disgruntled about a call that he thought he didn’t get. For the remainder of the game, anytime a WALK is rolled while this pitcher is on the mound, roll d6. If the roll is odd, the pitcher is ejected for arguing.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Man on 3rd [1] Pop up to the pitcher. [2] Base runner is picked off of third base by the catcher. [4­5] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ 1B makes catch deep in foul territory. Man on 3rd can attempt to tag up. Between .400 and .600 ­ Batter safe at first after man on 3rd is ruled out for interference with

catcher’s throw home. Scores as a 5­2. Lower than .400 ­ 1B makes catch deep in foul territory. Man on 3rd can attempt to tag up.

[6­7] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Strange double play as man on 3rd is thrown out in a rundown, batter gets to 2nd

on a wild throw, then is thrown out at 3rd. Score as a 3­2­5­2­E2­9­5. Between .400 and .600 ­ Batter appears to hit an RBI double, scoring the runner, but is ruled out on

an appeal play for having missed 1st base. (Credit 1B with the putout.) With 2 outs, the run does not count.

Lower than .400 ­ Hard grounder comes up and goes off of third baseman’s face, injuring him. Check Runner Rating of man on 3rd.

10 or Lower ­ Batter safe on fielder’s choice as runner thrown out at the plate on a 5­6­2 as the ball bounces to the shortstop who throws him out at home.

11 or Higher ­ Batter safe on an RBI single. [8­9] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Batter out at first and runner on 3rd thrown out at the plate for a 5­3­2 double play.

Between .400 and .600 ­ Check Running Rating of Batter 16 or Higher ­ Batter safe on a DOUBLE, but injured sliding into 2nd 15 or Lower ­ Batter singles into right, but then injured sliding into 2nd where he is thrown

out on a 9­6. Lower than .400 ­ Second baseman drops a high popup on the infield for an E­4. How many outs

are there? 2 outs ­ Runner on 3rd scores. 0 or 1 out ­ Check Running Rating of Man on 3rd.

16 or Higher ­ Runner on 3rd scores. 15 or Lower ­ Runner thrown out at the plate by the second baseman.

[10­11] Pitch bounces away from the catcher. Offensive manager can attempt to send runner from 3rd. If he is safe, rule it a wild pitch. If he is out, catcher throws to pitcher covering home for the out. [12­15] Pitcher on the mound becomes disgruntled about a call that he thought he didn’t get. For the remainder of the game, anytime a WALK is rolled while this pitcher is on the mound, roll d6. If the roll is odd, the pitcher is ejected for arguing. [16] Wild pitch. Man on 3rd scores. Catcher is injured while trying to block the pitch. [17] Passed ball. Man on 3rd scores. While sliding home, the pitcher accidentally steps on the base runner’s hand, injuring him. [18] Balk. Pitcher ejected for arguing with the call. [19] Pitcher is found to be doctoring the ball and is ejected. [20] Shattered bat SINGLE*. Roll d6. If roll is odd, ump finds that the bat is corked. Batter is ruled out, runner is sent back to 3rd, and the batter is ejected from the game.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­5] Base runners miss signs and attempt a double steal. Defensive manager can attempt to throw either runner out. [6] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Ground ball to first baseman, who flips to pitcher covering 1st base for the out. Runners move up one base. Pitcher is run into by batter and gets injured.

Between .400 and .600 ­ Grounder to third baseman who throws to second baseman covering 2nd base for the force out there. Base runner sliding into 2nd is injured.

Lower than .400 ­ Ground ball to first baseman, who flips to pitcher covering 1st base for the out. Runners move up one base. Pitcher is run into by batter and gets injured.

[7­8] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Rain Delay. Subtract 2 from the POW of the pitcher on the team at bat and 1

from the POW of the pitcher on the team in the field. Between .400 and .600 ­ Foul ball on the right side. First baseman goes over to make the catch but

a fan reaches out and grabs for the ball, knocking it out of his way. Roll d6. If 1, ump misses the call and it’s just a foul ball. Otherwise, if rolling 2 through 6, batter is out on fan interference. Give first baseman the putout.

Lower than .400 ­ Base hit through the right side. Ball hits base runner on 1st, who is ruled out. (Credit second baseman with the putout.) Man on 2nd holds.

[9­10] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Fly Out (B?) RF Between .400 and .600 ­ SINGLE* into left center. (With 2 outs, make it a SINGLE**) Left fielder

and shortstop collide going for the ball. Roll d6 for each player. If odd, player is injured. Lower than .400 ­ Long fly ball into right center goes for a TRIPLE after the CF and RF collide. Roll

d6 for each player. If odd, player is injured. [11­12] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Unassisted triple play! Line out to 2B who touches 2nd to double that runner off and then tags the runner coming in from first.

Between .400 and .600 ­ Looping line drive into center field is caught by the outfielder who then throws to 2nd and on to 1st for a triple play. Score it 8­6­3.

Lower than .400 ­ Fly Out to left. Runners hold. [13­14] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Check Running Rating of man on 1st: 16 or Higher ­ Line out double play, 6­4, with man doubled off of 2nd. 15 or Lower ­ Line out triple play, 6­4­3.

Between .400 and .600 ­ Check Running Rating of man on 2nd: 16 or Higher ­ Line out to first baseman, who steps on bag to double runner off 1st. He

throws to 2nd to attempt a triple play but the throw is wild and goes into the outfield for an error, allowing the runner to score from 2nd.

15 or Lower ­ Line out to first baseman, who steps on bag to double runner off 1st. He throws to 2nd to attempt a triple play but the throw is wild and goes into the outfield for an error, allowing the runner to move to 3rd.

Lower than .400 ­ Triple Play on a line out to the first baseman, who steps on the bag to double the runner off of 1st and then throws to second to retire the man there on a 3­6.

[15] Base runner on 2nd base misses a sign and attempts to steal third. [16­17] Grounder to short who flips to second base for the force out. Runner comes in hard, bowling over the second baseman. Players start a fight and are each ejected from the game.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Men on 1st & 2nd, cont. [18] Grounder to short who flips to 2nd for the force out. Base runner slides hard into second baseman, preventing him from attempting to turn a double play. Ump rules that he slid out of the baseline and rules both the runner and the batter out. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner from 2nd base is sent back to 2nd as well. [19] Sinking liner into center field, perhaps caught by a diving outfielder. Ump rules that he trapped the ball. Runner on first thrown out at second on an 8­6, man on 2nd moves up to 3rd, batter safe on a single. [20] Broken bat SINGLE** through the right side when second baseman is distracted by bat shards.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­3] Base runner on 1st gets signals mixed and attempts to steal 2nd. [4­6] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Infield is playing... Deep ­ Batter out, runner on 1st to 2nd, runner on 3rd out in a rundown. 3­5­2­5 In ­ Grounder to second baseman, who looks runner back to third, tags man coming from

1st, then throws to 1st for a 4­3 double play. Between .400 and .600 ­ Infield is playing...

Deep ­ Batter out on a grounder to the catcher. Runners advance one base. Batter collides with first baseman. For each, roll d6. If roll is odd, player is injured.

In ­ SINGLE*. Runner on 1st caught between 2nd and 3rd in a rundown. 8­6­5­4 Lower than .400 ­ Infield is playing...

Deep ­ Catcher drops popup in front of the plate for an E­2. With two outs, man on 3rd scores and man on 1st moves to third. With less than two out, the man on 1st moves up to 2nd and the man on 3rd holds.

In ­ SINGLE* on a hard grounder knocked down by the second baseman. Fielder picks up ball and attempts to get runner who got late break from 3rd. The throw is wild, allowing runner from 1st to make it to 3rd on the E­4. Catcher throws down to 3rd to try to get that runner and the throw goes into left, allowing him to score on an E­2. Finally, batter is thrown out trying to make it to 3rd on a 7­5.

[7] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Fly out to left. If that doesn’t make three outs, the runner on 3rd tags up and

scores. However, on appeal, he’s found to have left the bag too early. Credit 3B with putout. Between .400 and .600 ­ With two out, DOUBLE***. Otherwise, batter hits a towering fly ball that

drops between outfielders for a SINGLE*, but then passes base runner on 1st and is ruled out (credit 2B with putout); runner from 1st gets to 2nd.

Lower than .400 ­ Home Run that bounces back into field of play. Man on 3rd scores. In confusion, man on 1st runs back to 1st and is passed on the bases by the batter. The batter is ruled out (credit 1B with putout) and given credit for a 2­RBI SINGLE*** instead.

[8] Check winning percentage of team in the field. Higher than .600 ­ Fly out to right. If this doesn’t make the third out, runner on 3rd thrown out trying

to tag up. If that doesn’t make third out, runner on 1st thrown out (2­6) trying to reach 2nd on the throw home.

Between .400 and .600 ­ With two out, DOUBLE***. Otherwise, batter hits a towering fly ball that drops between outfielders for a SINGLE*, but then passes base runner on 1st and is ruled out (credit 2B with putout); runner from 1st gets to 2nd.

Lower than .400 ­ Home Run that bounces back into field of play. Man on 3rd scores. In confusion, man on 1st runs back to 1st and is passed on the bases by the batter. The batter is ruled out (credit 1B with putout) and given credit for a 2­RBI SINGLE*** instead.

[9­10] Strikeout. Batter ejected for arguing with ump. [11] If playing indoors, use the regular Fielding X Chart. Otherwise, there is a Rain Delay. For each pitcher roll d6. If the roll is odd, their arm tightens up and they are now considered tired. [12] If playing indoors, use the regular Fielding X Chart. Otherwise, there is a Heavy Rain. Continue to play until either the top of the 5th is completed with the home team in the lead or any half inning following the 5th in which either team is in the lead. At that point, the game is called. [13] Trainer is called out to the mound. Pitcher has developed a large blister and must be removed.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Men on 1st & 3rd, cont. [14­16] Man on 1st attempts to steal. Defense has choice:

Hold runner on 3rd and concede stolen base to runner from 1st. Throw runner out from 1st (2­6­3­4) in a rundown, allowing runner to score from 3rd. Cut­off throw to 2nd and attempt to get runner coming from 3rd. If this choice, roll d6. Odd roll

means runner thrown out at home on a 2­6­2 and man on 1st moves up to 2nd on a SB. Even roll means both runners are safe on a double SB.

[17] Catcher goes for a foul ball towards the stands. He makes the catch but collides with a wall and falls. If there are 2 outs and the man on 3rd has Running of 16 or higher, he tags up and scores. Either way, catcher is injured. [18] Batter hits ball off his foot and is affected. While not technically injured, his Running is reduced by 4 for the remainder of the game. [19] Runner on 1st picked off by the pitcher. [20] If runner on 3rd has Steal rating of A or better, he attempts to steal home.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1] Roll d6.

If roll is odd ­ Ground ball on the right side. First baseman dives to stop it, then scrambles to touch the bag with his glove. Roll against batter’s Running Rating to see if they are safe on an infield SINGLE* or just plain out. Regardless, batter steps on fielder’s exposed hand, injuring him.

If roll is even ­ Line drive goes off the third baseman for a SINGLE*. Fielder is injured. [2] Dropped third strike on a strikeout. Batter out on a 2­3 putout and runners advance one base. [3] Pop up into shallow left caught by the shortstop, who collides with the left fielder. Runners advance one base. For each fielder, roll d6. If odd, player is injured. [4] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Fly ball into right caught off the shoe­tops by the right fielder who (if possible) starts a 9­6­5 triple play.

Between .400 and .600 ­ High fly ball into left­center falls for a double. With less than two out ­ man on 3rd holds up to see if it falls and is passed by the man on 2nd who is ruled out (credit third baseman with putout). Runner on 3rd scores.

Lower than .400 ­ Infield is playing... Deep ­ SINGLE**. Runner from 2nd base ruled out on an appeal play for having missed

third base. (Credit third baseman with putout.) In ­ Apparent DOUBLE**. But batter is ruled to have missed first base and is ruled out on

an appeal play. (Credit first baseman with putout.) Runs count but no hit for the batter. [5] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Fly Out (?) B. Use Outfield Assignment. Between .400 and .600 ­ Deep fly to left­center goes off left fielder’s glove and into center fielder’s for

the odd 7­8 fly out. If this doesn’t make three outs, the man on 3rd tags up and scores while the man on 2nd can attempt to tag up to 3rd.

Lower than .400 ­ Infield is playing... Deep ­ Ball caroms off pitcher and to the shortstop. With 2 out, he throws to 1st for a 1­6­3

out. With less than 2 out, he gets the man going to 3rd base on a 1­6­5. Man on 3rd scores.

In ­ SINGLE**. Batter out rounding first on a 9­3­4­6­4.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd, cont. [6] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Infield is playing... Deep ­ Ground ball bounces off the first base bag and to the first baseman, who goes home

for a 3­2 out at the plate. Batter safe on fielder’s choice; Man on 2nd to 3rd. In ­ Grounder to short. Man on 3rd out on a rundown (6­2­5­2). If this doesn’t make 3 outs,

the man on 2nd tries to sneak into 3rd behind the rundown and is also out (2­5­4­5). If this still doesn’t make 3 outs, the batter tries to sneak into 2nd during that rundown and is out on a 5­6 to complete a triple play.

Between .400 and .600 ­ Infield is playing... Deep

With Two Out ­ Runners advance one base and batter is safe on a dropped pop up by the third baseman. If runner on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he scores as well.

Otherwise ­ Third baseman drops pop up and gets runner off of 3rd in a 5­6­2 rundown. Man on 2nd reaches 3rd and batter goes to 2nd during the rundown.

In ­ SINGLE* to right. Man on 2nd out in a 9­2­5­2 rundown while batter goes to 2nd base in the process.

Lower than .400 ­ Infield is playing... Deep ­ Third baseman drops foul ball. In ­ Foul ball down the left field line caught by shortstop. He eyes man off of 3rd base and

tries to double him up, but the throw is wild for an E­6 that allows that runner to score. Meanwhile, the runner on 2nd attempts to make it to 3rd and is thrown out on a 2­5.

[7­10] If playing indoors, use the regular Fielding X Chart. Otherwise, there is a Rain Delay. For each pitcher roll d6. If the roll is odd, their arm tightens up and they are now considered tired. [11] Count goes to 3­0 and pitcher attempts to throw one wide, but it goes for a wild pitch. Runners advance a base and the batter goes to first on the walk. [12] Count goes to 3­0 and pitcher attempts to throw one wide, but leaves it too close to the plate and the batter makes him pay for it. SINGLE**. [13] Foul ball goes off catcher’s hand, injuring him. [14] Foul ball. Ump rules that batter’s foot touched the plate and calls him out. Batter ejected for arguing. [15] Called strike out. Batter ejected for arguing. [16­17] Walk on a pitch that looks to be down the middle. Catcher argues with ump and is tossed. [18­20] Batted ball in front of the plate hits batter on his way to first. Roll d6. If odd, ump calls batter out; runners hold. If even, it’s ruled a foul ball.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Bases Loaded [1] First baseman loses the ball in the sun and it drops in. With two outs, this is a SINGLE*. With less than two outs, the infield fly rule is called ­ batter is out, but runners advance one base. [2] Second baseman loses the ball in the sun and it drops in. With two outs, this is a SINGLE*. With less than two outs, the infield fly rule is called ­ batter is out, but runners advance one base. [3] Third baseman loses the ball in the sun and it drops in. With two outs, this is a SINGLE*. With less than two outs, the infield fly rule is called ­ batter is out, but runners advance one base. [4] Shortstop loses the ball in the sun and it drops in. With two outs, this is a SINGLE*. With less than two outs, the infield fly rule is called ­ batter is out, but runners advance one base. [5­6] Low line drive caught by an outfielder who starts (if possible) a triple play. Use Outfielder Assignment Chart to find out who starts it. (LF) 7­4­3; (CF) 8­6­3, (RF) 9­6­3 [7] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Grounder to short, who goes home to force a runner. Man running from 1st base slips

and falls and is thrown out (2­4) at 2nd base, leaving men at the corners. Deep ­ SINGLE* but ball hits runner going from 1st ro 2nd who is ruled out (credit 2B with

putout). If that makes the 3rd out, run does not count. Between .400 and .600 ­ Infield is playing...

In ­ High pop fly back of second baseman. The middle infielders collide as the second baseman makes the catch for the out. Runners advance one base. If the runner who was on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he is thrown out (8­2) trying to score. For each middle infielder, roll d6. If the roll is odd, they are injured.

Deep ­ 6­4­3 Double Play after runner from 1st is called out for interference. Lower than .400 ­ Infield is playing...

In ­ SINGLE* after second baseman knocks down a line drive up the middle. He then tries to throw home to get the lead runner but the throw is late and also very off­target. Runners advance an additional base on an E­4. The batter tries to make it 2nd and gets into a rundown before the man who was on 1st is eventually thrown out at the plate (2­3­6­2). The batter makes it to 2nd when the throw goes home.

Deep ­ Double play ball to second baseman, but the shortstop drops the throw to the bag on a 4­E6. Batter is safe on a fielder’s choice.

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Miscellaneous Chart ­ Bases Loaded, cont. [8] Check winning percentage of team in the field.

Higher than .600 ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Grounder to the pitcher who goes home for the force. But his throw goes over the

catcher’s head (E­1) allowing the man from 3rd to score. Runner tries to score from 2nd and is out at the plate (2­1). If that doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner from 1st is also out trying to make it to third (1­5). Batter ends up at 2nd on the fielder’s choice.

Deep ­ 3­6­1 Double Play. Between .400 and .600 ­ Infield is playing...

In ­ Grounder to third baseman who steps on the bag for a force out. If that doesn’t make three outs, he throws home to get the lead runner. The catcher mistakenly touches the plate thinking there is a force play and the runner scores (5­E2). If the runner on 1st base had a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it to 3rd base; Otherwise, he is thrown out trying to make it to 3rd (2­5). Batter safe at 1st on a fielder’s choice.

Deep ­ 5­4­3 Double Play. Lower than .400 ­ Infield is playing...

In ­ SINGLE* into center field. Outfielder’s throw back in is wild and allows runners to advance an additional base on an E­8. Catcher gets ball and throws wild to third for an E­2, allowing runners to advance another additional base. Batter goes to 2nd.

Deep ­ After a pickoff throw, the first baseman’s throw back to the pitcher is wild for an E­3, allowing the runner on 3rd to get home.

[9­10] If playing indoors, use the regular Fielding X Chart. Otherwise, there is a Rain Delay. For each pitcher roll d6. If the roll is odd, their arm tightens up and they are now considered tired. [11] Line drive out to a corner infielder (roll d6; odd = 1B, even = 3B) who steps on the bag near him to double off a runner. Other runners hold. [12­20] Hard grounder to first baseman who steps on the bag to retire the batter. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, he throws to attempt and get another runner. Defensive manager selects base runner of his choosing and can attempt to throw them out. Roll against the runner’s Running Rating. If the runner is tagged out at 2nd or 3rd base, the run crossing the plate might score. Roll d6. If odd, the runner crossed the plate before the tag was made. If even, he did not.

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FIELDING - PITCHER Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Bases Empty [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Out at first, pitcher to first baseman. B ­ Grounder to first. Pitcher drops the throw for a 3­E1. C ­ Base hit up the middle past the pitcher.

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Line drive up the middle snared and caught by pitcher. B ­ Pitcher throws ball over first baseman’s head for a one­base error. Check Running Rating of

Batter. 10 or Lower ­ Batter holds at first. 11­15 ­ Batter is thrown out at second on a 9­6. 16 or Higher ­ Batter makes it all the way to second for a two­base error.

C ­ Pitcher’s throw goes over first baseman’s head and into the stands for a two­base error. [11] Line drive up the middle. Roll d6. If roll is higher than pitcher’s fielding rating, they catch the liner. Otherwise, ball goes off pitcher and batter is safe on an infield single. For the rest of the inning, the pitcher is tired. If he gets through inning without allowing any runs, he is no longer tired starting next inning. [12] Grounder on the right side past a diving first baseman. Second baseman fields it and tries to throw to pitcher covering first. Roll d6. If roll is higher than pitcher’s basic fielding rating, batter is out on a 4­1. Otherwise, batter is safe on an infield single. [13­16] Squibber in front of the mound. Pitcher comes up with it and throws to first but it’s off target. Roll d6. If roll is higher than first baseman’s basic fielding rating, he comes up with the ball for the 1­3 ground out. Otherwise, he is unable to scoop it and the pitcher is given an error instead. [17­18] Ball four goes in the dirt. Roll d20. If roll <= pitcher’s Wild Pitch rating, the ball gets far enough away for the batter to make it to 2nd on a Wild Pitch. If he’s made it this far, the batter can even try to make it all the way to 3rd base. If he attempts, roll d6. If roll > catcher’s fielding rating, he throws the batter out. Otherwise, the batter is safe. [19­20] Batter walks. Pitcher then attempts to pick him off. Roll d6.

If roll > pitcher’s basic fielding rating, roll d6 again. If roll > pitcher’s basic fielding rating, he picks batter off. Otherwise, batter is safe on attempted pickoff.

Otherwise, throw to first is in the dirt and gets away. Man advances to 2nd on an E­1.

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Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Man on 1st [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Pitcher fields hard grounder and starts a 1­6­3 double play. B ­ Grounder to second. Pitcher covers first. Runner moves up to 2nd on a 4­1 ground out. C ­ SINGLE* up the middle.

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Pitcher picks runner off of 1st on a 1­3­6­4. B ­ Grounder to pitcher who goes to 1st with his throw. The throw is wild and goes into right field for

an E­1. Man on 1st goes to 3rd ­ if his Running Rating is 16 or Higher, he scores. Batter tries to get to 2nd on the error and is thrown out by the right fielder on a 9­6. (If the runner scored, this happens before the out is made.)

C ­ Two­base error on the pitcher. If man on 1st has Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he scores. [11­18] Line drive up the middle caught by pitcher. Roll d6. If roll is greater than pitcher’s basic fielding rating, he doubles runner off of 1st for a double play. Otherwise, runner gets back to 1st in time. [19­20] Pitcher appears to have picked runner off of 1st. Roll d20 against his Balk rating. If the roll falls within his Balk range, the ump calls off the pickoff and instead charges the pitcher with a Balk. Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Man on 2nd [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Pitcher fields hard grounder up the middle and catches runner off of 2nd on a 1­6­5. Batter safe on a fielder’s choice.

B ­ Hard grounder to the pitcher who tries to throw runner out at 3rd. Throw is wild for an E­1, allowing runner to score. If batter has Running Rating of 11 or higher, he is thrown out trying to make it to 2nd on a 7­6; otherwise he holds up at 1st on the fielder’s choice.

C ­ Hard grounder to the pitcher who tries to throw runner out at 3rd. Throw is wild for an E­1, allowing runner to score. If batter has Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it to 2nd base; otherwise he holds up at 1st base on the fielder’s choice.

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Line drive caught by the pitcher, who doubles man off 2nd for a 1­6 DP. B ­ Grounder to the pitcher who muffs it. If man on 2nd has Running Rating of 10 or lower, he is

thrown out at 3rd. Otherwise, he is safe on an E­1. Either way, batter safe on a fielder’s choice. C ­ Wild throw to first by the pitcher allows runner to score on an E­1. If batter has Running Rating

of 11 or Higher, he goes to 2nd on the wild throw. [11­20] Pitcher turns and attempts to pick runner off of 2nd. Roll d6. If roll > pitcher’s basic fielding rating, he picks runner off on a 1­6. Otherwise, throw goes into the outfield for an E­1 and runner moves to 3rd.

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Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Man on 3rd [1­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Hard grounder to pitcher, who throws out batter. Runner holds at 3rd. B ­ Hard single off of pitcher’s glove. If defense is playing back, runner scores. Otherwise he holds

at 3rd. C ­ Line drive SINGLE* off the pitcher, who is injured.

[11­20] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Line drive caught by pitcher, who doubles runner off of 3rd. B ­ Grounder fielded by pitcher who traps runner off of third and gets him out on a 1­5. Batter safe

on fielder’s choice. C ­ Grounder to pitcher whose throw to first is wild for a two­base error. Runner scores.

Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ 1­5­3 double play. Man on 1st goes to 2nd B ­ SINGLE* on a hard liner off of the pitcher’s leg. C ­ SINGLE, scoring runner from 2nd. Man on 1st makes it to 3rd unless his Running Rating is 10

or Lower in which case he stops at 2nd. [6­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Pitcher catches line drive up the middle and doubles runner off of 1st for a double play. B ­ Pitcher turns and attempts a pickoff of the man on 2nd, but throw is wild and goes into center

field for an E­1, allowing runner to move up to 3rd. Man on 1st attempts to make it to 2nd on the wild throw and is thrown out on an 8­6 unless his Running Rating is 16 or Higher in which case he is safe.

C ­ Grounder to first baseman who flips to the pitcher covering the bag for a 3­1 putout. Batter collides with the pitcher. Check for injuries to both players. For each player, roll d6 and if the roll is odd, player is injured.

[11­20] Chopper up the middle fielded by pitcher. Roll d6. If roll > pitcher’s basic fielding rating, batter is out at 1st with runners advancing. Otherwise, his throw goes in the dirt. Roll d6 again. If roll > first baseman’s basic fielding rating, he scoops it up for the 1­3 putout. Otherwise, he fails to come up with it and the batter is safe on a 1­E3, loading the bases.

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Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Batter out at first on a 1­3. Man on 1st advances to 2nd. Man on 3rd holds. Deep ­ 1­6­3 Double Play. Man on 3rd scores if this doesn’t make 3 outs.

B ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Batter safe when pitcher drops throw from first baseman for a 3­E1. Runners advance

one base. Deep ­ Pop up to pitcher is dropped. If there are two outs, all runners advance on a

one­base error. Otherwise, pitcher picks up ball and gets man at 2nd on a 1­6 fielder’s choice; man on 3rd holds.

C ­ Liner goes off pitcher. Infield is playing... In ­ SINGLE* Deep ­ SINGLE**

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is playing...

In ­ Line out double play. Man on 1st doubled off. Deep ­ Line out double play. Man on 3rd doubled off.

B ­ Hard single off the pitcher, who is injured. Infield is playing... In ­ Man on 3rd holds. Man on 1st advances to 2nd. Deep ­ Runners advance one base.

C ­ Failed pickoff at first goes into the outfield for an E­1. Infield is playing... In ­ Man on 3rd scores; Man on 1st goes to 2nd Deep ­ Man on 3rd scores; Man on 1st goes to 3rd

[11­20] Ground ball up the middle fielded by pitcher. Roll d6. If roll > pitcher’s basic fielding rating, batter is out at 1st with runners advancing. Otherwise, throw is wide of the first baseman for a two­base error.

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Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Pitcher catches line drive then doubles runner off of 3rd for a 1­5 double play. Deep ­ Line drive caught by pitcher. Runners hold

B ­ Hard single off the pitcher. Infield is playing... In ­ Runners advance one base. Deep ­ Runners hold at 2nd and 3rd, loading the bases.

C ­ Wild pitch bounces far away from catcher. Runner on 3rd scores. Runner on 2nd rounds 3rd base If his Running Rating is 10 or Lower, he holds there. Otherwise, he tries to score. In that case, roll d6. If the roll > catcher’s basic fielding rating, he throws the runner out at the plate with the pitcher covering.

[8­14] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is playing...

In ­ 3­1 ground out with the pitcher covering 1st. Runners advance one base. Deep ­ 3­1 ground out with the pitcher covering 1st. Runners advance one base. If man on

2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he is thrown out at 3rd base by the pitcher for a 3­1­5 double play, but not before the runner from 3rd had already scored.

B ­ Hard liner goes off the pitcher and to one of the middle infielders (Roll d6; Odd = shortstop, Even = second baseman) who then throws to first to retire the batter. Runners advance one base on what is either a 1­6­3 or 1­4­3. Pitcher is injured.

C ­ Strikeout + Wild Pitch. Batter safe and runners advance one base. [15­20] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ 1­3­2 double play with the lead runner thrown out at the plate. Man on 2nd advances to 3rd. B ­ Roll d6. If roll is odd, use the “A” reading above. If roll is even, use the “C” reading below. C ­ Wild Pitch. Man on 3rd scores. Man on 2nd advances to 3rd and also scores if his Running

Rating is 16 or Higher.

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Fielder ­ Pitcher ­ Bases Loaded [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Pitcher catches line drive then doubles runner off of 3rd for a 1­5 double play. Deep ­ Pitcher catches line drive then doubles runner off of 1st for a 1­3 double play.

B ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Pitcher mis­handles grounder, kicking the ball away. Batter safe on an E­1 and all

runners advance one base. However, man who had been on 2nd inexplicably rounds 3rd too far and is thrown out there by the pitcher on a 1­5.

Deep ­ Grounder to first baseman who flips to pitcher covering first. Pitcher drops the ball and the batter is safe on a 3­E1. In addition, the batter runs into pitcher and injures him.

C ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Chopper dies in the infield for a SINGLE*. Deep ­ Single. Men on 2nd & 3rd each score. If Man on 1st has Running Rating of 10 or

Lower, he is thrown out at 3rd on an 8­5 (both runs still count); otherwise he moves to 3rd. [8­14] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Pitcher picks runner off of 3rd. Deep ­ Pitcher picks runner off of 1st.

B ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Walk. Pitcher ejected for arguing with ump. Deep ­ Grounder to pitcher who goes to 2nd for the force, but his throw is into center field

for an error. Batter safe on a fielder’s choice and runners advance two base. Exception: If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he is thrown out at the plate on an 8­2.

C ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Hard grounder goes off the pitcher and to one of the middle infielders (Roll d6; Odd =

shortstop, Even = second baseman) who then throws to first to retire the batter. Runners advance one base.

Deep ­ With two out, a 3­1 putout at 1st. Otherwise, first baseman throws to shortstop covering 2nd for one out, but return throw to 1st is dropped by the pitcher for a 3­6­E1.

[15­20] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Strikeout. Batter ejected for arguing the called third strike. B ­ Roll d6. If roll is odd, use the “A” reading above. If roll is even, use the “C” reading below. C ­ Hit By Pitcher. Batter is injured.

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FIELDING - CATCHER Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Bases Empty [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Ground out to catcher, who throws to first for the out. B ­ Catcher drops foul ball for an E2. C ­ Catcher drops infield fly. Check Running Rating of Batter.

16 or Higher ­ Batter makes it all the way to second for a two­base error. 15 or Lower ­ Batter safe at first on a one­base error.

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Batter out after running into his own batter ball. Credit catcher with putout. B ­ Batter reaches first on catcher’s interference. E2. C ­ Catcher muffs grounder for a one­base Error. Check Running Rating of Batter.

16 or Higher ­ Catcher then throws over first baseman’s head and batter makes it all the way to second for an additional one­base error.

[11­13] Roll d6 and compare to catcher’s fielder rating. Roll is less than or equal to number ­ Batter reaches first on a dropped third strike. K + PB. Otherwise ­ Batter strikes out and is tagged out after a dropped third strike.

[14­19] Roll d6. Roll is less than or equal to fielder’s rating ­ Catcher drops a foul ball. E2. Otherwise ­ Catcher makes the catch on a foul pop.

[20] Batter walks and goes to second on a passed ball. Catcher throws down to 2nd to try to get the batter out. Roll d6.

If roll is higher than fielder rating ­ Throw is late. Batter safe at 2nd. Otherwise ­ Throw is high and goes into center field for an E2. Now roll against runner’s Running

rating to see if they score. If not they are thrown out at the plate by the CF.

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Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Man on 1st [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Batter out on a pop up to the catcher. B ­ Batter safe on catcher’s interference; runner to 2nd. E­2. C ­ Grounder in front of the plate fielded by catcher who makes wild throw to first. Batter safe on

E­2. Man on 1st makes it to 3rd. [6­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Strike. Catcher picks runner off of 1st. B ­ Batter safe on catcher’s interference; runner to 2nd. E­2. C ­ Strikeout. With two outs, batter reaches 1st on a dropped third strike (E­2) and runner makes it

to 3rd. If man on 1st had a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he scores. [11­17] Wild pitch. Man on 1st moves up to 2nd. Roll d6

If roll is greater than or equal to catcher’s basic fielding rating, the catcher throws down to 2nd and gets the runner after he makes too big of a turn at the bag. (2­4)

If roll is less than catcher’s basic fielding rating, the throw goes into center field and the runner moves into 3rd on an E­2. In addition, take CF’s Basic Fielding Rating and multiply it by 3. Then subtract that product from 20. If the runner’s Running Rating is higher than that total, he comes around to score; otherwise, he holds at 3rd.

[18­20] Swinging strike followed by catcher trying to pick runner off of 1st. Roll d6. If roll is greater than or equal to catcher’s basic fielding rating, runner is picked off. Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Man on 2nd [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ With two out, ground out to catcher; batter out. Otherwise, dropped third strike allows batter to reach 1st, but man on 2nd thrown out going for 3rd.

B ­ Catcher makes wild throw trying to pick runner off of 2nd, who moves to 3rd on the E­2. C ­ Catcher muffs grounder in front of the plate. E­2. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Catcher picks runner off of 2nd on a 2­4 putout. B ­ Check Running Rating of Batter.

10 or Lower ­ Batter thrown out at 1st after a dropped third strike. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he moves up to 3rd on the throw to 1st.

Otherwise ­ Batter safe on dropped third strike. K+WP. C ­ Batter safe on catcher’s interference. E­2. Runner on 2nd holds at 3rd.

[11­15] Ball bounces away from catcher who does his best to stop it. Runner on 2nd breaks for 3rd. Take catcher’s Basic Fielding Rating and multiply it by 3. Then subtract that product from 20. If the runner’s Running Rating is higher than that total, he is safe at 3rd on a Wild Pitch. Otherwise, he is thrown out at 3rd. [16­20] Catcher lets ball bounce off his glove and roll away. Runner on 2nd breaks for 3rd. Take catcher’s Basic Fielding Rating and multiply it by 3. Then subtract that product from 20. If the runner’s Running Rating is higher than that total, he is safe at 3rd on a Passed Ball. Otherwise, he is thrown out at 3rd.

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Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Man on 3rd [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ With two out, ground out to catcher; batter out. Otherwise, dropped third strike allows batter to reach 1st, but man on 3rd picked off by catcher.

B ­ Infield is playing... In ­ Batter reaches 1st on a fielder’s choice. Grounder to short, who throws home but the

catcher drops the ball for an error. Man scores from 3rd on the 6­E2. Deep ­ Batter reaches 1st on catcher’s interference. E­2. Batter not credited with an AB.

Man on 3rd holds. C ­ Strikeout + Wild Pitch. Batter reaches 1st and runner scores. With two outs, the batter then

goes to 2nd on a wild throw (E2) down to 1st base. [6­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Catcher picks runner off of 3rd on a 2­5 putout. B ­ Infield is playing...

In ­ Batter reaches 1st on catcher’s interference. E­2. Batter not credited with an AB. Man on 3rd holds.

Deep ­ How many outs are there? 2 ­ Batter out at 1st on a grounder to the catcher 0 or 1 ­ Batter reaches 2nd base on a fielder’s choice as the man on 3rd gets

caught in a rundown and is finally tagged out. 2­5­2. C ­ Strike. Catcher throws down to 3rd but his throw goes into left field, allowing runner to score on

an E2. [11­20] Roll d6. If roll is greater than catcher’s basic fielding rating, he throws down to 3rd and picks runner off on a 2­5.

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Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ How many outs are there? Two ­ SINGLE*. One or less ­ Pop up in front of the plate is called an infield fly. Batter out. However,

catcher misses the pop up which falls in fair territory. Man on 2nd attempts to go to 3rd and is thrown out by the catcher.

B ­ Grounder in front of the plate fielded by catcher. He throws down to 3rd but the throw is wild (E2), allowing the lead runner to score. Batter safe on fielder’s choice. Check Running Rating of runner who was on 1st.

10 or Lower ­ Runner tries to make it to 3rd and is thrown out by left fielder. Batter sneaks up to 2nd on the throw.

11 or Higher ­ Runner makes it to 3rd. C ­ How many outs are there?

Two ­ Strikeout + Passed Ball. Batter to 1st and runners move up a base. One or less ­ Strikeout. Batter out. Runners move up a base on a Passed Ball.

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Strikeout. Catcher picks off runner with a lesser Running Rating. (Putout to 2B or 1B,

depending.) If runners have the same running rating, pick runner off of 2nd. B ­ Batter safe on catcher’s interference (E­2). Runners advance one base. C ­ Catcher tries to pick runner off of 2nd, but throw goes into center for an E­2, advancing runners a

base. If man on 2nd had a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he scores. If man on 1st had a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he is thrown out at 2nd on an 8­4. If run scores and runner thrown out at 2nd and that makes the 3rd out, roll d6 ­­ Odd = Run counts; Even = Run does not count.

[11­20] Passed Ball. Roll d6. If roll is >= catcher’s basic fielding rating, his throw is too late and runners move up a base. Otherwise, throw is wild and goes into left field for an E­2. Runner scores and man from 1st now tries to make it into 3rd. In that event, roll d6 again. If roll is >= left fielder’s basic fielding rating, he throws runner out (7­5). Otherwise, runner is safe.

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Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Man on 3rd out at home (6­2); Batter safe on fielder’s choice. Deep ­ Foul out to catcher.

B ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Grounder to second baseman who goes home with the throw. The catcher drops the

throw (4­E2), allowing the lead runner to score. Batter safe on fielder’s choice. Deep ­ Foul out to catcher.

C ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Grounder to first baseman who goes home with throw. Catcher drops the throw (3­E2),

allowing the lead runner to score. Man on 1st makes it to 3rd. Batter safe on fielder’s choice. If Batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it to 2nd base.

Deep ­ Catcher drops foul ball for an E­2. [11­20] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Man on 3rd thrown out at the plate. Man on 1st rounds 2nd too far and is picked off.

6­2­4 double play. Deep ­ Chopper in front of the plate. Catcher throws out man at 2nd and batter is doubled

off for a 2­6­3 double play. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner scores from 3rd. B ­ Infield Is Playing...

In ­ Batter reaches 1st on catcher’s interference, loading the bases. (E­2). Deep ­ With two outs, this is a ground out to 3rd. Otherwise, man on 3rd caught in a

rundown before scoring on wild throw by the catcher. resulting in men on 2nd & 3rd. 5­E2. C ­ Infield Is Playing...

In ­ Catcher’s throw back to pitcher is wild, going into the outfield for an E­2. Man on 3rd scores. Man on 1st goes to 2nd. If man on 1st had a Running Rating of 16 or higher he makes it to 3rd.

Deep ­ Catcher throws down to 1st on attempted pickoff. Throw goes into outfield for an E­2. Man on 3rd scores. Man on 1st advances to 3rd.

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Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Strikeout. Catcher then picks runner off of 3rd. Deep ­ Chopper in front of the plate. Catcher throws out batter at 1st. If that doesn’t make

the 3rd out, the first baseman returns the throw home as the man on 3rd tries to score on the throw. If his Running Rating is 16 or higher, he’s safe. Otherwise, he’s out. Either way, man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

B ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Batter reaches 1st on catcher’s interference, loading the bases. (E­2). Deep ­ Catcher misreads pop fly. Single. With less than two out, the runners hold.

Otherwise, the man on 3rd scores. The man on 2nd also scores unless his Running Rating is 10 or lower in which case he stops at 3rd.

C ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Catcher’s pickoff attempt goes into left field. E­2. Runners advance one base. Deep ­ Passed Ball. Runners advance one base. If the man on 2nd had a Running Rating

of 16 or Higher, he attempts to score as well. Roll d6. If the roll is odd, he’s safe. If the roll is even, he’s thrown out at the plate by the catcher with the pitcher covering home.

[11­20] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield Is Playing...

In ­ Catcher picks runner off of 3rd. Deep ­ Dropper third strike. Catcher throws batter out at 1st. If the first baseman is a

1­Rated Infielder, he then gets the runner out from 3rd in a rundown, scored 3­5­2­5. B ­ Foul out. Catcher falls into dugout and is injured. C ­ Infield Is Playing...

In ­ Dropped third strike. Batter safe and runners advance on a passed ball. Deep ­ Dropped third strike. Batter safe on the passed ball, but runners hold. (If batter had

a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he’s thrown out at 1st.)

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Fielder ­ Catcher ­ Bases Loaded [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Catcher picks runner off of 3rd. Deep ­ 5­2­3 double play. (With two outs, change to a 5­3)

B ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Catcher tries to pick runner off 1st but throw is wild and into right field. Runner scores

on the E­2. Man on 2nd thrown out (9­2) at the plate. Man on 1st goes to 3rd. Deep ­ Single into left, scoring man from 3rd. Man on 2nd thrown out at the plate (7­2),

colliding with catcher and injuring both players. Man on 1st goes to 3rd and batter to 2nd on the throw.

C ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Errant pick­off attempt at 3rd goes into left field. Man on 3rd scores on an E­2.

Runners advance one base. (Exception: If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s thrown out at 3rd on a 7­5.)

Deep ­ Batter safe on a catcher’s interference (E­2), advancing runners one base. [6­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Catcher picks runner off of 1st. Deep ­ Ball gets past catcher, but he throws runner out at the plate (2­1). Other runners

advance one base. B ­ Infield Is Playing...

In ­ Catcher picks runner off of 2nd. Deep ­ How many outs are there?

2 ­ Catcher drops pop up. Batter safe on an E­2 and runners advance two bases. 0 or 1 ­ Infield fly in front of the plate. Batter out on pop up to the catcher.

C ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Grounder to pitcher, who goes home for the force out. Catcher then tries to throw batter

out at 1st, but the throw is wild. Man on 2nd scores, man on 1st goes to 3rd, and batter to 2nd on an E­2.

Deep ­ How many outs are there? 2 ­ Strikeout + Passed Ball ­ batter to 1st and runners advance 1 base 0 or 1 ­ Batter strikes out. Runners advance 1 base on a passed ball.

[11­20] Foul tip. Roll d6. If roll less than catcher’s basic fielding rating, this is a foul ball. Otherwise, catcher makes grab of foul tip, resulting in a strikeout.

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FIELDING - FIRST BASEMAN Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Bases Empty [1­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Ground out, first baseman flips to pitcher covering the bag. B ­ Grounder to short. First baseman drops throw for a 6­E3. C ­ Single past the first baseman.

[11­20] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Line out to first. B ­ Grounder to third. First baseman drops throw for a 5­E3. C ­ Slow grounder rolls through first baseman’s legs. Check Running Rating of Batter.

10 or Lower ­ One­base error. 11 or Higher ­ Two­base error.

Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Man on 1st [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Pop out to first. B ­ How many outs are there?

With less than 2 outs, 3­6 fielder’s choice (runner out at 2nd) after first baseman drops pop up.

With 2 outs, batter safe on an E­3 and base runner goes to 3rd. If batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it all the way to 2nd.

C ­ One­base error. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he goes to 3rd. [8­13] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Foul out down the right field line to the 1B. Man on 1st can attempt to tag up. B ­ 1B drops a foul ball for an E­3. C ­ 1B drops a pop up for one error, then tries to throw out runner going to 2nd for another error.

Runner scores and batter ends up on 2nd. [14­20] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Batter safe on a 3­6 fielder’s choice. B ­ Grounder through first baseman for an E­3. Check Running Rating of man on 1st.

16 or Higher ­ Runner gets caught in a rundown but ends up safe at 3rd. Batter moves up to 2nd during the rundown.

15 or Lower ­ Runner out trying to make it to 3rd. E3­9­6­2­5. Batter moves up to 2nd during the rundown.

C ­ One­base error. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or Higher, he makes it to 3rd base.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Man on 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Unassisted grounder to first. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he holds at 2nd. Otherwise, man moves up to 3rd.

B ­ Check Running Rating of man at 2nd. 11 or Higher ­ Infield single. Runner moves up to 3rd. 10 or Lower ­ Runner thrown out at 3rd by first baseman on a 3­5. Fielder’s choice.

C ­ Single moves runner to 3rd. With two outs, runner scores if his Running Rating is 11 or Higher. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Pop out to first baseman. B ­ Grounder to short. First baseman drops throw for a 6­E3. Runner moves to 3rd. C ­ First baseman drops high fly ball. Batter safe on the error. With two outs, runner scores.

Otherwise, he holds at 2nd unless he has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher in which case he moves up to 3rd.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Foul out to first baseman. B ­ Roll d6. If odd, 5­E3. If even, 4­E3. Either way, runner moves up to 3rd on the error. C ­ Grounder in the hole fielded by first baseman. His throw to the pitcher covering the bag is wild,

resulting in a two­base error and allowing the runner to score. [11­15] Twisting foul ball headed into foul territory. First baseman ranges over and tries to make grab as he falls into the stands/dugout. Roll d6. If roll is greater than his fielding rating, he makes the catch and the runner holds at second. Otherwise, no catch is made and it’s a foul ball. [16­20] Check basic fielding rating of shortstop

1 ­ Grounder deep in hole to short. Batter out at 1st. Runner on 2nd tries to make it to 3rd. If 1B has a basic rating of 1 or 2, the throws out the runner to complete a 6­3­5 double play. Otherwise, his throw to 3rd goes into the stands for an E­3, allowing the runner to score.

Anything Else ­ Grounder deep in hole to short. Batter out and runner holds at 2nd.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Man on 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Grounder to first, taken to the bag unassisted. Runner holds. B ­ Base hit past first baseman, scoring the runner. C ­ Liner past first baseman, down the right field line for an RBI double.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ With two outs, ground out to first base with pitcher covering the bag. Otherwise, first baseman

throws runner out at the plate; batter safe on fielder’s choice. B ­ First baseman drops high pop up. Batter to 2nd on an E­3. With two outs, runner scores.

Otherwise, first baseman throws runner out at the plate trying to score. C ­ With two outs or infield playing back, ground out to first base with pitcher covering the bag.

(Runner scores if this doesn’t make 3 outs.) Otherwise, batter safe at first on a fielder’s choice as first baseman throws home trying to get runner out. If man on 3rd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he is out at the plate. Otherwise, he is safe on a late throw from the first baseman; catcher then throws back to first to try and get batter in a rundown but first baseman’s throw is errant, allowing batter to make it to 3rd on a 2­E3.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Hard grounder to first baseman, who steps on the bag for one out and then throws home for a

double play. B ­ With two outs or infield playing back, ground out to first base with pitcher covering the bag.

(Runner scores if this doesn’t make 3 outs.) Otherwise, grounder to first baseman who tries to get runner leaning off of 3rd. Throw is wild and goes into left for an E­3, allowing runner to score. Batter safe on fielder’s choice and tries to make it to 2nd. If his Running Rating is 16 or higher, he is safe; Otherwise, he is thrown out on a 7­4 putout.

C ­ Grounder to first. With two outs or infield playing back, he throws to the pitcher covering the bag, but the throw is off line, allowing runner to score and leaving batter safe on the E­3. Otherwise, he throws home to get the runner but the throw is well over the head of the catcher; runner scores and batter to 2nd on the E­3.

[11­20] Dropped third strike. Catcher throws to first. Roll d6. If roll is higher than or equal to first baseman’s basic fielding rating, he catches the ball for the out. Otherwise, he drops the throw and the batter is safe on a K+2­E3. On the error, the runner from 3rd tries to score. Roll d6 again. If roll is higher than or equal to first baseman’s basic fielding rating, the runner is thrown out at the plate. Otherwise, the first baseman’s throw goes over the catcher’s head. Runner scores on another E­3 and batter moves up to 2nd on the throw.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ 3­1 groundout, runners move up a base. B ­ E3 as ball gets into right field. Use Fielder Check on Right Fielder.

A ­ Runner on 2nd thrown out on a 9­2 while Runner on 1st goes to 3rd. B or C ­ Runner on 2nd scores and Runner on 1st goes to 3rd.

C ­ Check Running Rating of Batter. 11 or Higher ­ SINGLE**. First Baseman cuts off throw back from the outfield. Batter tries

to make it to 2nd on the throw home and fielder’s throw goes into outfield for an E­3, allowing other runner to score and batter to reach 3rd.

10 or Lower ­ SINGLE**. [8­13] Use Fielder Check

A ­ 3­6­3 Double Play. B ­ 3­6­1 Double Play. C ­ With two outs, batter reaches 1st on a dropped pop up and base runners each advance 2

bases. Otherwise... Infield Fly. Batter is out with putout credited to first baseman. However, he drops the popup and his throw to 3rd is wild, allowing the runner to score from 2nd on an E­3. Check Running Rating of runner on 1st.

16 or Higher ­ Runner on 1st attempts to come all the way around to score and is thrown out at the plate on a 7­2.

15 or Lower ­ Runner on 1st reaches 3rd on the throwing error. [14­20] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Check Running Rating of Man on 2nd. 16 or Higher ­ Grounder to first baseman, runners move up a base. 15 or Lower ­ Fielder’s choice as first baseman throws across field to get lead runner on a

3­5. B ­ With two outs, SINGLE**. Otherwise, batter out automatically due to infield fly rule (credit 1B

with putout), but fielder drops the ball and runners advance one base each. C ­ Error on first baseman. Check Running Rating of man on 2nd.

16 or Higher ­ Runner on 2nd Scores. Man on 1st moves to 3rd. 11 to 15 ­ Runner on 2nd thrown out at the plate on a 9­2. Man on 1st moves to 3rd. 10 or Lower ­ Runner on 2nd holds at 3rd and runner on 1st stops at 2nd, loading the

bases.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Check Steal Rating of Man on 1st...

B or Higher ­ Batter out at first, unassisted. Runners advance one base. C or Lower ­ Man on 3rd thrown out at home by first baseman; Batter safe on

fielder’s choice. Deep ­ 3­6­3 Double Play.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ First baseman’s throw home is wild. Runner scores on an E­3. Man on 1st to 3rd.

Batter safe on fielder’s choice. Deep ­ With two out, first baseman takes ball to first unassisted for the out. Otherwise,

check the Steal Rating of the man on 1st... B or Higher ­ 3­6 fielder’s choice and runner scores. C or Lower ­ Batter safe on fielder’s choice and runners advance one base as first

baseman’s throw to 2nd is late. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Grounder booted by first baseman for an E­3. Runners advance one base. Deep ­ First baseman’s throw to 2nd is wild. Runner scores. Man on 1st to 3rd on the

error. Batter safe on fielder’s choice. [8­13] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Check Steal Rating of Man on 1st...

B or Higher ­ Batter out at first on a 3­1. Runners advance one base. C or Lower ­ Liner to first baseman, who makes the catch for the out and then

throws across the diamond to double the runner off 3rd for a 3­5 double play. Man on 1st holds.

Deep ­ 3­6­1 double play. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner scores. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Grounder booted by first baseman for an E­3. Runners advance one base. Deep ­ Foul ball. First baseman tries to make catch but misses it, falling into the dugout

and getting injured in the process. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Dropped infield fly for an E­3. Runners advance one base. Deep ­ Easy grounder goes through first baseman’s legs for an E­3. Runner scores. Man

on 1st goes to 3rd. If right fielder has a Basic rating of 4 or 5, his throw to 3rd bounces past the fielder for an E­9, allowing another run to score and batter to reach 2nd.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 3rd, cont. [14­20] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Sharp grounder to first baseman, who steps on the bag for one out, then comes home

for another ­ double play! Man on 1st moves up to 2nd. Deep ­ Check Running Rating of Man on 1st...

13 or Higher ­ 3­6­3 double play. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner scores. 12 or Lower ­ 3­6­4 double play. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner scores.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Line out to first. Runners hold. Deep ­ Check Steal Rating of Man on 1st...

B or Higher ­ Batter safe on a 3­6 fielder’s choice, runner scores from 3rd if this doesn’t make 3 outs.

C or Lower ­ Line out to first baseman who then steps on the bag to double runner off 1st.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ First baseman misjudges popup resulting in SINGLE*. Deep ­ Pickoff attempt missed by first baseman for an E­3. Runners advance one base.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder to first, who throws runners out at home. Batter safe on fielder’s choice and

man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. Deep ­ Hard grounder to first who takes it unassisted to retire batter. Runners hold.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder goes off first baseman for an E­3 with both runners advancing one base. Deep ­ Grounder to first, whose throw to pitcher covering the bag is off target for an E­3.

Both runners advance one base. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Base hit past first baseman. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he stops at 3rd. Otherwise, both runs score.

Deep ­ Batter reaches on an E­3 with both runners advancing one base. (If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he scores.)

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Line out to 1st. Roll d6. If roll is odd, man on 2nd is doubled off on a 3­6. Deep ­ Line out double play catches runner off 2nd on a 3­6.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Foul out caught by first baseman who falls into dugout. If this isn’t the 3rd out, runners

advance one base. Deep ­ First baseman drops throw from shortstop. Runners advance one base on a 6­E3.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder through first baseman’s legs for an E­3. Man on 3rd scores. If right fielder

has a basic fielding rating of 1, the man on 2nd is thrown out at the plate on a 9­2. Otherwise, he scores as well.

Deep ­ Batter reaches first on an E­3. Both runners score.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd, cont. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Hard grounder to first baseman who steps on the bag for one out. If man on 3rd has a

Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he scores; otherwise, he’s thrown out at the plate for a double play. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

Deep ­ Deep foul back of 1st is caught by first baseman. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the man on 3rd thrown out at the plate trying to tag up and the man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ First baseman loses pop up, then throws man on 3rd out at the plate. Man on 2nd

goes up to 3rd and batter safe on the fielder’s choice. Deep ­ First baseman misses throw from third. Batter safe on the 5­E3. Man on 3rd

scores. Man on 2nd scores unless he has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower in which case he stops at 3rd.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder to first who goes home with the throw. If man on 3rd has a Running Rating of

10 or Lower, he’s thrown out. Otherwise, he’s safe. Either way, he collides with the catcher and both are injured. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd on the fielder’s choice.

Deep ­ Grounder to second, who throws to first. First baseman takes eyes off the ball and completely misses it for a 4­E3. Both runners score. If batter has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he’s thrown out going for 2nd (2­6); otherwise, he makes it to 2nd on the error.

[11­16] Second baseman makes a terrific stop on a ball up the middle and throws to first, but throw is high. Roll d6. If roll is higher than first baseman’s basic fielding rating, he comes up with the ball for the out. Otherwise, infield single and runners advance one base. [17­20] Line drive down the first base line. Fielder dives for it. Roll d6. If roll is higher than first baseman’s basic fielding rating, he catches it for the out. If roll is equal, he knocks it down and holds batter to SINGLE*. If roll is less, DOUBLE.

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Fielder ­ First Baseman ­ Bases Loaded [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ 3­2­3 Double Play. Deep ­ With two out, unassisted grounder to first. Otherwise, check Steal Rating of Man

on 1st... B or Higher ­ 3­6­3 Double Play.. C or Lower ­ Man on 3rd forced out at home on a 3­2. Batter safe on fielder’s

choice and other runners advance one base. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, SINGLE**. Otherwise, SINGLE*. Deep ­ Check Steal Rating of Man on 1st...

B or Higher ­ If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, SINGLE*. Otherwise, SINGLE**.

C or Lower ­ Unassisted grounder to first. Runners advance one base. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ First baseman’s throw home is wild. Runner scores on the E­3. Batter safe on fielder’s choice and other runners advance one base.

Deep ­ Grounder to short starts potential double play, but first baseman drops ball on back end. 6­4­E3.

[8­13] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ First baseman takes hard grounder, steps on 1st to retire batter, then throws home to nail man at the plate, leaving runners on 2nd and 3rd after the DP.

Deep ­ 3­6­3 Double Play. B ­ Foul out caught by first baseman, who falls into dugout and is injured. Runners advance one

base. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Double. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he scores; Otherwise he holds up at 3rd.

Deep ­ 3­1 ground out. Runners advance one base. [14­20] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Line drive caught by first baseman, who then tags runner leaning off of 1st and then throws to the shortstop who is standing on 2nd base for a triple play.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ First baseman drops foul ball for an E­3. Deep ­ Grounder to short, but first baseman drops his throw for a 6­E3. Runners advance

one base. C ­ First baseman misses high pop fly. With two outs, this turns into a SINGLE**. Otherwise, the

batter is out (give first baseman credit for a putout) and runners hold.

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FIELDING - SECOND BASEMAN Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Bases Empty [1­3] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Ground out to second baseman. B ­ If batter has running rating of 10 or lower, ground out to second. Otherwise, infield single. C ­ Single past second baseman.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check A ­ Ground out to second baseman. B ­ Grounder to second. Throw to 1st pulls first baseman off the bag for an E­4. C ­ Two­base error on second baseman.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check A ­ Second baseman ranges over to catch a foul out. B ­ Second baseman ranges over to catch a foul out. C ­ Second baseman drops foul ball for an E­4.

[11­14] Grounder deep in the hole to short. The shortstop’s throw skips past the first baseman, but batter is credited for a single since the scorekeeper says he would have beat it out anyhow. Regardless, the batter rounds first and heads for second and makes a perfect throw to the second baseman covering the bag. Roll d6. If the roll is less than his basic fielding rating, he drops the ball and the batter is safe on an E­4. Otherwise, he is out on a 6­3­4. [15­20] Shallow pop up into right field. Right fielder and second baseman both go for it. Roll d6.

If roll is higher than second baseman’s basic fielding rating, he catches it for the out. If roll is equal to second baseman’s basic fielding rating, he makes the catch while colliding with

right fielder and is injured. If roll is lower than second baseman’s basic fielding rating, ball drops for a single.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Man on 1st [1­3] Use Fielder Check

A ­ If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he’s forced out at 2nd on a 4­6 fielder’s choice. Otherwise, 4­3 ground out and runner moves up to 2nd.

B ­ Slow roller up the middle. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he’s out on a 4­6 fielder’s choice. Otherwise, infield single.

C ­ If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, SINGLE*; otherwise, SINGLE**. [4­7] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Second baseman catches line drive, then doubles runner off of 1st. B ­ Second baseman’s throw to shortstop covering pulls him off the bag, giving runner 2nd on an

E­4; batter safe on fielder’s choice C ­ Second baseman drops a pop up; runner to 2nd and batter safe on E­4. With two out, runner

makes it to 3rd. [8­10[ Use Fielder Check

A ­ Foul out to second baseman. B ­ Second baseman drops foul ball for an E­4. C ­ Second baseman drops a pop up; runner to 3rd and batter safe on E­4. With two out, runner

scores and base runner goes to 2nd. [11­13] Grounder up the middle scooped up by shortstop who flips ball to second baseman covering his 2nd. Second baseman appears to have dropped the ball before the out was recorded. Roll d6. If roll > fielder’s basic rating, ump says the out stands. Otherwise, score it 6­E4 and the batter is safe at 1st on a fielder’s choice. [14] Floating pop up down the right field line starts to drift into foul territory. Second baseman is in pursuit. Roll d6. If roll is greater than his basic rating, he gets there just in time to make the catch in foul ground. Otherwise, the ball drops untouched for a foul ball. [15­18] Hard grounder hits runner. Runner out and batter gets single. Credit second baseman with putout. [19­20] Hard ground ball hits 2nd base umpire. Ball is dead. Give batter a single, moving runner to 2nd.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Man on 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Second baseman throws over to first to retire the batter. Runner moves up to 3rd. B ­ Infield single moves runner up to 3rd. C ­ Base hit past second baseman. If Man on 2nd has Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he stops at

3rd; otherwise, he scores. [4­7] Use Fielder Check

A ­ With two outs, grounder to second and batter is out at first. With 0 or 1 outs, if man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he goes to 3rd and batter is out at first on a 4­3; otherwise, runner thrown out at 3rd on a 4­5 fielder’s choice.

B ­ With two outs, grounder to second and batter is out at first. With 0 or 1 outs, if man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he is thrown out at 3rd on a 4­5 fielder’s choice; otherwise, batter safe on a fielder’s choice and second baseman’s throw over to 3rd is late to put men on the corners.

C ­ With two outs, grounder to second and batter is out at first. With 0 or 1 outs, second baseman tries to throw man out at 3rd but the throw is wild for an E­4 that allows him to score and puts batter at first on the fielder’s choice.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check A ­ With two outs, ground out to second baseman. With 0 or 1 outs, man on 2nd thrown out at 3rd

(4­5) and batter safe on the fielder’s choice. B ­ Base hit past second baseman and into right field. Man on 2nd thrown out at the plate on a 9­2

unless both the RF has a Basic fielding rating of 4 and the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher in which case he is safe.

C ­ Second baseman’s throw to first is wild, allowing runner to score. Check Running Rating or batter.

10 or Lower ­ Holds at 1st on the E4 16 or Higher ­ Makes it to 3rd on the E4 Otherwise ­ Makes it to 2nd, then rounds the bag too far and gets caught in a rundown.

E4­2­6­5­4­5 [11­15] Grounder up the middle. Use fielding rating of the better rated middle infielder. If they have the same Basic fielding rating, use the shortstop. Roll d6. If roll is greater than the fielder’s basic fielding rating, they make a diving stop of the ball to keep it in the infield for a SINGLE*. Otherwise the ball gets past them for an RBI SINGLE**. [16­20] Grounder to second, whose throw to first is just late. Infield single. The first baseman is incensed and argues with the umpire. Meanwhile, the runner on 2nd has rounded 3rd and heads home. Roll d20. If the roll is in the runner’s Running range, he’s safe; otherwise he’s thrown out on the 4­3­2.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Man on 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Runner thrown out at home (4­2). Batter safe on fielder’s choice. Deep ­ Batter out at first (4­3). Runner holds at 3rd.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on fielder’s choice as second baseman’s throw goes home. If man on 3rd

has running rating of 16 or higher, he’s safe; otherwise, he’s thrown out at the plate. Deep ­ Second baseman’s throw to 1st is wild for an E4. Runner scores. If batter has a

Running Rating of 11 or higher, he’s thrown out trying to make it to 2nd (3­6). C ­ Single past second baseman scores the runner.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter safe on fielder’s choice as second baseman’s throw goes home to get the runner, who is out in a 4­2­5­2 run­down. Batter thrown out trying to get to 2nd (2­6).

Deep ­ Foul out to second baseman. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter reaches on a fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd tagged out in a 4­2­5 run­down, which buys the batter time to get to 2nd.

Deep ­ One­base error on second baseman. Runner scores. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ One­base error on second baseman. Runner scores. Deep ­ Second baseman’s throw goes past first baseman and into the dugout for a

two­base error, scoring runner. [8­10] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Second baseman throws to 1st to retire the batter with the runner holding at 3rd. If the

first baseman has a basic rating of 1, he throws across the diamond to catch the runner on a 3­5 to double him off.

Deep ­ Line out to second baseman who then throws over to 3rd to double the runner off. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Grounder up the middle to second forces the runner to hold at 3rd. The throw goes to 1st. If batter has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he’s out; otherwise, infield single.

Deep ­ Runner scores and batter is safe on an errant throw to 1st (E4). However, first baseman goes into foul territory to retrieve the ball, the batter rounds the bag too far, and the pitcher covers the bag to get him out on a 3­1.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Wild throw home (E4) allows the runner to score. Batter safe on the fielder’s choice. If

his Running Rating is 11 or Higher, he goes up to 2nd on the throw. Deep ­ Wild throw home (E4) allows the runner to score. Batter safe on the fielder’s

choice, then heads to 2nd on the throw home. Second baseman makes yet another error when he drops the catcher’s throw back down for a 2­E4.

[11­20] High pop up far down the right field line in foul territory. Second baseman has a chance to get to it. He can either let the ball fall for a foul ball or make the catch and allow the man on 3rd to attempt to tag up. If the latter strategy is used, roll d20 and check it against the man on 3rd’s Running Rating.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Check Steal Rating of Runner on 1st B or Better ­ Batter safe on a 4­6 fielder’s choice. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. C or Worse ­ Batter out on a 4­3 grounder. Runners move up a base.

B ­ Infield hit, loading the bases. C ­ Single scores runner from 2nd. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he goes to

3rd; otherwise, he holds at 2nd. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Check Steal Rating of Runner on 1st B or Better ­ 4­6­3 Double Play. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. C or Worse ­ With 2 outs, 4­3 ground out. With 0 or 1 out, if man on 2nd has a Running

Rating of 10 or Lower, he’s thrown out at 3rd on a 4­5 fielder’s choice; otherwise, 4­3 ground out and runners move up a base.

B ­ With two outs, 4­3 ground out. With less than two out, Check Running Rating of Batter. 16 or Higher ­ Attempted double play fails and results in no outs. Second baseman’s throw

to second pulls the shortstop off the bag for an E­4. 15 or Lower ­ Attempted double play fails. Batter out at first on a 4­6­3 when the second

baseman’s throw to second pulls the shortstop off the bag. Runners move up to 2nd & 3rd. C ­ Check Steal Rating of Runner on 1st

B or Better ­ With two out, 4­3 ground out. With 0 or 1 out, batter is safe on a fielder’s choice as the second baseman’s throw to shortstop covering 2nd base is wild and sails into left field for an E4. Base runners advance two bases while the batter stays at first.

C or Worse ­ Second baseman’s throw to first is wild for an E4. Runners advance two bases while the batter stays at first.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ With two outs, 4­3 ground out. Otherwise, an apparent 4­6­3 double play. However, if the man

on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he’s ruled safe at 2nd and only the batter is out. Either way, the man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

B ­ High popup on the infield. Second baseman misjudges ball. With two outs, this is a SINGLE**. Otherwise, infield fly rule is called, the batter is out, the man on 2nd goes to 3rd, and the man on 1st is out in a rundown that goes 4­6­3­4­6 for a very strange double play.

C ­ High popup on the infield. Second baseman drops the ball. With two outs, this is an E4 and both runners advance two bases.. Otherwise, infield fly rule is called, the batter is out, the man on 2nd goes to 3rd, and the man on 1st holds.

[11­20] Hard smash down the 3rd base line picked by the fielder, who steps on 3rd for an out, then throws over to 2nd to try for a second out. Roll d6. If roll is greater than second baseman’s Basic fielding rating, he completes an around­the­horn triple play, throwing over to 1st.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Second baseman throws runner out at plate. Batter safe on fielder’s choice. Man on

1st moves up to 2nd. Deep ­ 4­6­3 DP. If there aren’t 3 outs, the runner on 3rd scores.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ One­base error on second baseman. Deep ­ Error on second baseman leaves runners at 1st & 3rd, scoring a run.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ RBI single past second baseman leaves runners at 1st & 2nd. Deep ­ RBI single past second baseman leaves runners at 1st & 2nd. If runner from 1st

has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he moves up to 3rd. [4­7] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Hard grounder to second baseman, who touches runner coming in from 1st for an out.

He then throws home. If the runner on 3rd has a running rating of 16 or higher, he’s safe; otherwise, he’s out. Batter safe on the fielder’s choice.

Deep ­ Grounder to second, who catches runner off 3rd, eventually getting him out in a rundown that goes 4­5­2. Batters safe on fielder’s choice. Man on 1st moves up to 3rd.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Second baseman drops pop up for an E4. Runner scores. Man on 1st moves to 2nd. Deep ­ Batter safe on 4­6 fielder’s choice. Runner scores. Man on 1st to 2nd. Shortstop

bowled over by the runner coming in and is injured. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ One­base error on second baseman. Runner scores. Man on 1st moves up to 2nd. Deep ­ Second baseman drops pop for an E4. Runner scores and man on 1st moves up to

2nd. With two outs, it’s a two­base error and, if the man on 1st has a Running rating of 16 or higher, he scores too.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check A ­ Infield is Playing...

Deep ­ Second baseman misses grounder, but man on 1st is ruled out for runner’s interference. Credit second baseman with the put out, give the batter 1st base, and hold the lead runner at 3rd on a dead ball

In ­ Hard liner caught by second baseman who then throws over to double runner off 1st. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter reaches first on a fielder’s choice as the second baseman’s throw goes home. The throw is wild, allowing the runner to score on an E4 while the man on 1st moves up to 3rd and the batter moves up to 2nd.

Deep ­ Single. Batted ball strikes runner on his way from 1st to 2nd, so he’s ruled out with a putout credited to the second baseman. Leader runner must hold on a dead ball.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Base hit on the right side, scoring runner from 3rd. Man on 1st is awarded 3rd base

because of obstruction by second baseman, who is given an E4. Deep ­ Base hit scores one run. Man on 1st then scores and the batter gets to 2nd on an

E4 when second baseman’s late throw to first is wild.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 3rd, cont. [11­19] Grounder up the middle. Infield is playing...

In ­ Ball goes off diving second baseman’s glove for a base hit, scoring the runner from 3rd. Man on 1st rounds 2nd and heads for 3rd. Roll against Running Rating to see if he is safe or out on an 8­5. If he’s out at 3rd, the batter moves up to 2nd on the throw. If he’s safe at 3rd, roll against the Running Rating of the batter to see if he’s safe or out trying to make it to 2nd on the throw to 3rd (8­5­4).

Deep ­ Great stop made in back of 2nd base. The second baseman then races the runner from 1st to the bag. If the second baseman’s Running Rating is higher than the Running Rating of the runner, he retires him unassisted on a fielder’s choice force out with a run scoring if that doesn’t make a 3rd out. Otherwise, the runner is safe, the runner scores from 3rd, and the batter is safe on an infield single.

[20] Line drive goes off of the pitcher’s glove and to the shortstop who then flips ball to second baseman in an attempt to start a double play. Batter safe on a fielder’s choice and man sliding into 2nd is apparently safe as umpire rules the second baseman dropped the ball on the pivot. Runner scores. Roll d6. If roll > second baseman’s basic fielding rating, runner is ruled out on a 1­6­4 force out at 2nd. Otherwise, he’s safe on a 1­6­E4. Lead runner scores if this doesn’t make a third out.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Second baseman throws runner out at home. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. Batter

safe on a fielder’s choice. Deep ­ Batter thrown out by second baseman. Runners hold.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ One­base error on second baseman. Deep ­ One­base error on second baseman. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or

Higher, he comes around to score. C ­ Infield Is Playing...

In ­ RBI single up the middle. Check Running Rating of the man on 2nd to see if he scores or is thrown out at the plate by the center fielder.

Deep ­ If pitcher has a Basic Fielding Rating of 1, liner bounces off him to the second baseman who throws to 1st for a 1­4­3 out that allows the runners to advance one base. Otherwise, SINGLE* up the middle.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Line drive to second baseman who catches it for the out and then picks the man off 3rd for a 4­5 double play.

Deep ­ Line drive to second baseman who catches it for the out and then picks the man off 2nd for a 4­6 double play.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Second baseman drops a pop up for an E4, loading the bases. Deep ­ Second baseman mis­plays pop up for a base hit, scoring a runner. With two outs,

both runners score. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Second baseman mis­plays pop up for a base hit, loading the bases. If the man on 3rd has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he scores on the goof up.

Deep ­ Pop up dropped by second baseman for an E4, loading the bases. If there are two outs, both runners score.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd, cont. [8­10] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as the second baseman throws home. Man on 3rd

caught in a rundown and finally tagged out on a 4­2­5. The man on 2nd tries to sneak into 3rd but is tagged out by the 3rd baseman for a double play. Batter moves up to 2nd during the double play.

Deep ­ High pop up in foul ground tracked down by second baseman who makes terrific catch and then throws out the runner trying to tag up on a 4­2. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as the second baseman throws home. Man on 3rd

caught in a rundown and finally tagged out on a 4­2­5­1­2. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd and the batter to 2nd.

Deep ­ Base hit up the middle. Ball hits an umpire. Runners must hold, loading the bases. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as the second baseman throws home. The throw is over the head of the catcher for an E4, scoring a runner. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he also scores; otherwise, he holds at 3rd. Batter moves up to 2nd on the error.

Deep ­ Base hit up the middle scores a run. The man from 2nd rounds 3rd but has to retreat after injuring himself.

[11­20] Line drive wide of a diving second baseman. Roll d6. If roll < his fielding rating, SINGLE**. If roll = his fielding rating, he stops the ball but it’s an infield SINGLE*. If roll > his fielding rating, he makes an amazing diving catch and the runners hold.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Bases Loaded [1­3] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Runner thrown out at the plate and the batter is out on a 4­2­3 double play, leaving

runners at 2nd and 3rd. Deep ­ 4­3 double play; if this doesn’t make 3 outs, run scores and man on 2nd moves up

to 3rd. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ If Runner on second has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, SINGLE*. Otherwise, SINGLE**.

Deep ­ Man on 1st forced at 2nd on a 5­4 fielder’s choice. Batter safe and other runners advance 1 base.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Second baseman muffs grounder, giving batter 1st on an E4 and advancing runners one

base. He then throws wild to 1st, allowing runners to advance another base. If batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he moves up to 2nd on the second error.

Deep ­ With two outs, man on 1st forced at 2nd on a 6­4 fielder’s choice. Otherwise, second baseman drops the throw from short for a 6­E4 fielder’s choice; runners advance one base.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Line drive caught by second baseman, who then tags runner on his way past him from 1st for a double play. Other runners hold.

Deep ­ Line drive caught by second baseman, who then throws to 2nd to double off the runner on 2nd (4­6) for a double play. Other runners hold.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ High pop up to second. Infield fly is called, so batter is out with putout credited to

second baseman. However, the fielder drops the ball. If the man on 3rd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, the runners hold. Otherwise, the men on 2nd and 3rd each advance a base on the E4.

Deep ­ Hard grounder on the right side strikes runner. Dead ball forces runners on 2nd and 3rd to hold. Runner from 1st is out (credit second baseman with putout). Batter safe on single.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ E4. Runner scores from 3rd. If right fielder has a basic fielding rating of 4, man scores

from 2nd as well; otherwise, man on 2nd thrown out at the plate on a 9­2. Man on 1st to 3rd. Batter to second on the throw home.

Deep ­ Man on 1st forced out at 2nd on a 5­4 fielder’s choice. Batter safe and other runners advance one base. Second baseman is injured by man sliding in.

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Fielder ­ Second Baseman ­ Bases Loaded, cont. [8­10] Use Fielder Check

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ High pop up to second. Infield fly is called. Batter is out with putout credited to second

baseman. Fielder drops the ball and the man on 2nd is tagged straying off the bag for a double play, leaving runners at the corners.

Deep ­ Liner caught by second baseman, who throws to shortstop covering 2nd to double runner off of 2nd. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, shortstop then throws to 1st for a triple play; Otherwise, shortstop tags runner from 1st for a triple play.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder to second. Man coming from 1st bumps into him and is ruled out for

interference. Credit second baseman with a putout. Runners hold on the dead ball. Batter safe on fielder’s choice.

Deep ­ Grounder to short, who throws to 2nd for one out. Runner coming in from 1st clearly slides out of the base path to knock the second baseman down before he can make the relay throw. Batter is ruled out because of the interference, making it a 6­4­3 double play. Runners must remain at 2nd and 3rd.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Second baseman muffs ground ball, allowing batter to reach on an E4. The second

baseman then makes a second error after throwing wild to first, giving the batter and runners an additional base.

Deep ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice after the shortstop fields the ball and throws it to 2nd for the 6­4 force out. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the second baseman then tries to complete a double play but throws wild towards 1st. The Runner from 2nd scores and the batter moves up to 2nd on the E4.

[11­20] Infield is Playing In ­ Second baseman throws home but the throw goes over the catcher’s head. Batter safe

on the fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd scores on an E4. Other runners advance one base. Back ­ Batter safe as man on 1st forced out at 2nd on a 4­6 fielder’s choice. Other runners

advance one base.

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FIELDING - THIRD BASEMAN Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Bases Empty [1­5] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Line out to third. B ­ Third baseman’s throw to 1st pulls first baseman off the bag for an E­5. C ­ Single past third baseman.

[6­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Foul out to third. B ­ Third baseman drops foul ball for an E­5. C ­ Two­base error on third baseman.

[11­20] Tough grounder down the line backhanded by third baseman whose throw to first goes in the dirt. Roll d6. If roll is higher than first baseman’s basic fielding rating, he makes the tough scoop for a 5­3 ground out. Otherwise, he’s unable to come up with it and the result is an E­5. Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Man on 1st [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Grounder to third. Batter out at first. Runner to second. B ­ Grounder to third baseman, whose throw to 2nd goes into right field for an error. Runner makes

it to 3rd. Batter tries to get to 2nd and is thrown out. E5­9­6. C ­ Grounder to third baseman, whose throw to 2nd goes into right field for an error. Runner to third

and batter to 2nd. If man on 1st had a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he scores. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Double Play grounder to third. 5­4­3. B ­ E5. Base Runner moves up to 2nd. C ­ Third baseman fields ball and makes wild throw to first. If man on 1st has Running Rating of 10

or lower, he holds at 3rd; otherwise, he scores. Batter to 2nd. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Line drive out to third baseman, who catches man off of 1st for a 5­3 double play. B ­ Foul ball dropped by third baseman for an E5. C ­ Dropped fly ball by third baseman, putting men at 1st and 2nd. E5.

[11­18] Third baseman fields ball and makes a throw to second that is off the mark. Roll d6 and compare to second baseman’s basic fielding rating. If roll is greater, he makes a great stretch and holds the bag for the 5­4 fielder’s choice force out. Otherwise, he can’t hold the bag and the third baseman is charged with an error. Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. [19­20] Twisting foul ball headed into foul territory. Third baseman ranges over and tries to make the catch as he falls into the stands/dugout. Roll d6. If roll is greater than his fielding rating, he makes the catch and the runner holds at first. Otherwise, no catch is made and it’s a foul ball.

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Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Man on 2nd [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Pop out to third. B ­ Infield single to third. With two outs, runner advances to 3rd; otherwise, he holds. C ­ Base hit past third. With two outs, runner scores; otherwise, he stops at 3rd..

[8­13] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Grounder to third, who goes to 1st for the out. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or

Lower, he holds at 2nd. Otherwise, he breaks for 3rd. If runner goes and first baseman has a Basic fielding rating of 1, runner is out on a throw across the diamond for a 5­3­5 double play; otherwise, he’s safe.

B ­ Runner moves up to 3rd and batter is safe on an E5. If runner has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he goes for home. If he goes and the left fielder has a basic fielding rating of 1, runner is out at home (7­2); otherwise, he’s safe.

C ­ Two­base error on third baseman. [14­20] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ With two outs, 5­3 ground out. Otherwise, batter safe on 5­4 fielder’s choice. B ­ With two outs, 6­3 ground out. Otherwise, grounder to shortstop who throws to 3rd trying to get

the runner, but third baseman drops the ball for a 6­E5; batter is safe on a fielder’s choice. C ­ With two outs, 5­3 ground out. Otherwise, runner scores on an E5 as the third baseman’s throw

to 2nd goes into right field for an error. Batter safe on fielder’s choice and to second on the throw. Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Man on 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Batter out on a ground out to third. Runner holds at 3rd. B ­ Single past third. C ­ Double down the line past the third baseman.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ With two outs, batter out on a grounder to third. Otherwise, runner out at home on a 5­2 and the

batter is safe on a fielder’s choice.. B ­ With two outs, batter out on a grounder to third. Otherwise, runner safe on a wild throw home

for an E5. Batter safe on the fielder’s choice, but is then thrown out on a 2­6 trying for 2nd. C ­ With two outs, batter out on a grounder to third. Otherwise, runner safe at home when third

baseman’s throw hits him in the back for an E5. Batter safe on the fielder’s choice and to 2nd on the error.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Unassisted line drive double play to third baseman. B ­ E5 on third baseman’s throw to 1st. Runner scores. Batter then out on a 9­6 trying for 2nd. C ­ E5 on third baseman’s throw to 1st. Runner scores. If Batter has a Running Rating of 11 or

higher, he makes it to 2nd on the wild throw. [11­17] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Third baseman catches line drive and then steps on the bag to double runner up. B ­ Third baseman knocks down liner, throwing batter out. Runner holds at 3rd. C ­ Third baseman can’t come up with line. Batter safe on an E5 and runner holds at 3rd.

[18­20] Hard liner to third baseman is knocked down, but batter is safe on an infield single. Runner holds.

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Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Check Steal Rating of Man on 1st B or Higher ­ 5­4­3 Double Play. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd C or Lower ­ With two outs, batter out on a 5­3 grounder. Otherwise, man on 2nd moves up

to 3rd on a 5­4­3 Double Play. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or Higher, he’s called safe at 2nd.

B ­ Check Steal Rating of Man on 1st B or Higher ­ Third baseman throws to 2nd for the force but it goes into right field. Man on

2nd scores on the E5. Man on 1st thrown out at the plate (9­2). Batter safe on fielder’s choice and to 2nd on the throw home.

C or Lower ­ Runners advance and batter out on a 5­3 grounder to third. C ­ Base hit past third. If Man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he’s thrown out at the

plate on a 7­2; otherwise, he scores. If Man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he goes to 3rd; otherwise, he stops at 2nd.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Grounder to third baseman, who steps on 3rd for a force out, then throws across diamond for a

5­3 DP. B ­ Infield fly dropped by third baseman. With two outs, batter safe on an E5 and man on 2nd

thrown out at home on a 5­2. With less than two outs, batter out, man on 2nd to 3rd on E5, and man on 1st out on a 5­4­3­6 pickle.

C ­ Errant throw by third baseman over to 1st for an E5. Man on 2nd scores. If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s thrown out at 3rd on a 9­5; otherwise, he’s safe on 3rd. Batter holds at 1st.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Line out to third baseman who throws across diamond to double up man off of 1st for a 5­3 DP. B ­ Line drive nearly takes third baseman’s glove off. He knocks it down for a base hit. If there are

less than two outs and the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s tagged out by the third baseman while coming down the line and the batter gets a fielder’s choice instead of a single.

C ­ Third baseman drops a pop up that rolls away from him. With two outs, batter safe on an E5 and both runners score. If less than two outs, batter called out on infield fly, man on 2nd scores, and man on 1st goes to 3rd unless he has a Running Rating of 16 or higher in which case he scores.

[11­17] Check third baseman’s basic fielding rating. 1 ­ Steps on third and goes to 2nd for a 5­4 double play. Batter safe at first on a fielder’s choice. 2 ­ Steps on third and goes to 1st for a 5­3 double play. Man on 1st moves up to 2nd. 3 ­ Goes around the horn for a 5­4­3 double play. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. 4 ­ Man on 1st out on a 5­4. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd and batter is safe on the fielder’s choice. 5 ­ Batter out on a 5­3 grounder. Runners advance one base.

[18­20] Late throw to 2nd. Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Bases loaded.

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Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Man on 3rd thrown out at home (5­2), batter safe on FC, man on 1st to 2nd. Deep ­ 5­4­3 DP. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, runner scores.

B ­ Foul out to third. C ­ Third baseman’s throw to first is wild for an E­5. Man on 3rd scores. Man on 1st to 3rd; if he

has a Running Rating of 16 or higher he tries to score; if he goes and right fielder has a Basic Fielding Rating of 3 or better, he is out at the plate on a 9­2; otherwise, he is safe. Batter to 2nd on the error.

[8­13] Use Fielder Check. A ­ With no outs, third baseman throws across and retires the batter on a 5­3 with the man on 3rd

holding and the man on 1st moving up to 2nd. Otherwise, it’s a 5­4­3 DP B ­ Foul ball falls for a strike after the catcher and third baseman give chase and run into each

other. Both are injured. C ­ Third baseman drops pop up for an E5. Man on 3rd scores. Man on 1st moves up to 2nd. With

two outs, man on 1st moves up to 3rd and batter moves to 2nd. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he goes an extra base and scores.

[14­20] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Pop out to third. B ­ One­base error on third baseman. C ­ Third baseman misjudges drifting pop up. With two outs, it goes for a DOUBLE**. Otherwise,

SINGLE*.

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Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Line drive caught by third baseman who steps on the bag to double the runner off 3rd. Back ­ Batter out on a 5­3 grounder to third. Runners hold.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as the third baseman’s throw goes home. The throw is

wild, allowing the runner to score on an E5. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. Back ­ One­base error on third baseman.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as third baseman’s throw goes home. The throw is

wild, allowing the runner to score on an E5. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher he scores; otherwise, he holds at 3rd. If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he goes to 2nd.

Deep ­ Batter safe on E5. Man on 3rd scores. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher he scores; otherwise, he holds at 3rd.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd thrown out at the plate on a 5­2. Man on 2nd to 3rd.

Deep ­ Line drive caught by third baseman, who then throws to second to double off runner. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Line drive goes off third baseman, who is injured. Single scores man from 3rd. Man on 2nd holds.

Deep ­ High popup misplayed and falls for a single. Runners hold. With two outs, both runners score and the batter goes to 2nd if his Running Rating is 16 or higher.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as the third baseman’s throw goes home. The throw

goes off the runner’s back, allowing him to score on an E5. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he scores; otherwise, he stops at 3rd. If batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he goes to 2nd.

Deep ­ Third baseman makes diving stop of grounder in the hole. If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s thrown out with runners advancing one base. Otherwise, score it a SINGLE*.

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Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd, cont. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Third baseman drops pop up, then gets man off 3rd

and also runner off 2nd in a rundown that goes 5­4­6­5. Deep ­ With two outs, batter out on a grounder to third. Otherwise, man on 3rd thrown out

at the plate on a 5­2. Man on 2nd goes to 3rd unless his Running Rating is 10 or lower in which case he is out to make it a 5­2­5 DP.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on E5. Man on 3rd scores. If Man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or

lower, he stops at 3rd; otherwise he tries to score. If he tries to score and the left fielder has a basic fielding rating of 3 or better, he’ thrown out 7­2; otherwise, he’s safe.

Deep ­ Grounder bounces off the third baseman and over to the shortstop who throws on to first. If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he’s safe for a SINGLE*. Otherwise, he’s out on a 5­6­3 with runners advancing one base.

[11­14] Liner caught by third baseman. He then throws over to 2nd to try to double the runner off. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than his basic fielding rating, the throw goes over the second baseman’s head allowing both runners to advance one base on an E5. Otherwise, the second baseman stops the ball but no additional outs are made. [15­18] Hard grounder down the line stopped by a diving third baseman. Infield single. Runners hold. [19­20] Hard grounder down the line knocked into foul territory by a diving third baseman. Base hit. Runner from 3rd scores. Runner from 2nd is caught trying to make it to 3rd and thrown out on a 5­4.

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Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Bases Loaded [1­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Pop out to third baseman. Deep ­ Grounder to third. Defense can elect to take a 5­2 fielder’s choice (man on 3rd out

at home; runners advance to 2nd & 3rd), or a 5­3 double play (man on 2nd out at 3rd and batter out at 1st; runner scores, man on 1st moves up to 2nd).

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ SINGLE* past third baseman. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or higher,

he scores too. Deep ­ SINGLE* on a liner that goes off of the third baseman’s face. He’s injured.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as the third baseman fields a grounder and throws

home. The throw is wild for an E5, allowing two runners to score, man on 1st to move to 3rd, and the batter to make it to 2nd.

Deep ­ Batter safe on a two­base error by the third baseman. Two runners score. Man from 1st is thrown out at the plate on an E5­9­2.

[8­13] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Man on 3rd out at home and batter out at 1st on a 5­2­3 double play. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd and man on 1st moves up to 2nd.

Deep ­ Batter credited with a single when a batted ball hits the runner coming down the line from 3rd. Credit third baseman with a putout on that runner, who is ruled out. Man on 2nd moves up to 3rd and man on 1st moves up to 2nd.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ One­base error on the third baseman when he misplays a grounder. He compounds

problems by then unleashing a wild throw to 1st that results in a second E5, leaving men at 2nd & 3rd.

Deep ­ Third baseman settles under a pop up but is run into by the shortstop. The ball falls and the third baseman is injured. With two outs, batter safe at first on an E5 and runners advance two bases. Otherwise, the batter is called out on the infield fly rule and all runners hold.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ DOUBLE** over the head of a leaping third baseman. Deep ­ Batter out on a 5­3 ground out. Other runners advance one base.

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Fielder ­ Third Baseman ­ Bases Loaded, cont. [14­20] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter out on a liner to third. Man on 3rd is doubled off. Third baseman then throws to

2nd for a 5­4 triple play. Deep ­ Hard grounder to third baseman who steps on the bag for a force out. He then

throws to 2nd for a force out there, but if the runner coming in has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he’s safe. The throw then goes to 1st to retire the batter for a potential triple play. If this doesn’t end in 3 outs, the runner scores.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Third baseman takes a grounder, tries to step on the bag for a force out and then

throws home. Runner out at the plate on a 5­2. The umpire rules that the third baseman missed touching third, so the bases are left loaded. Batter safe on fielder’s choice. Third baseman gets ejected after an argument.

Deep ­ Foul out caught by third baseman who falls into the stands to make the catch. Runners advance one base.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Hard grounder goes off third baseman and ricochets into shallow left field where it’s

tracked down by the shortstop. Credit the batter with a single. Man on 3rd scores. If Man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he holds at 3rd; otherwise, he’s thrown out at the plate on a 6­2.

Deep ­ Third baseman drops a pop up. With two outs, score it an E5 and allow man on 1st & 2nd to each advance two bases. Otherwise, the batter is out on an infield fly and runners hold.

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FIELDING - SHORTSTOP Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Bases Empty [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Ground out to shortstop. B ­ Check Running Rating of Batter

11 or Higher ­ Batter safe on infield single to short 10 or Lower ­ Ground out to shortstop.

C ­ Base hit past shortstop. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Ground out to shortstop. B ­ Shortstop’s throw to first pulls fielder off the bag for an error. C ­ Wild throw from short results in a two­base error.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Popup. Shortstop ranges into foul territory to make the catch. B ­ Popup. Shortstop ranges into foul territory to make the catch. C ­ Foul ball dropped by shortstop for an E6.

[11­16] Tough grounder in the hole fielded by shortstop whose throw to first goes in the dirt. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the first baseman’s basic fielding rating, he makes the tough scoop for a 6­3 ground out. Otherwise, he’s unable to come up with it and the result is an E6. [17­20] Shallow pop up into left field. Left fielder and shortstop both go for it. Roll d6.

If the roll is higher than shortstop’s basic fielding rating, he catches it for the out. If the roll is equal to the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, he makes the catch while colliding with the

left fielder and is injured. If the roll is lower than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, the ball drops in for a single.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Man on 1st [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Grounder to short. Runner advances to 2nd. Batter out at 1st. B ­ Check Running Rating of man on 1st

11 or Higher ­ Infield Single to short. 10 or Lower ­ Man on 1st out at 2nd on a 6­4 fielder’s choice.

C ­ Check Running Rating of man on 1st 16 or Higher ­ SINGLE** 15 or Lower ­ SINGLE*

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Man on 1st out at 2nd on a 6­4 fielder’s choice. B ­ Man on 1st safe at 2nd on an E6 as shortstop’s throw pulls the second baseman off the bag;

Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. C ­ Shortstop drops a pop up. Man on 1st goes to 2nd. (With 2 outs, he makes it to 3rd.)

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Shortstop fields grounder, steps on 2nd, and starts a 6­3 double play. B ­ Shortstop drops a foul ball for an E6. C ­ Shortstop drops pop up for an E6, allowing runner to make it all the way to 3rd. (With 2 outs, he

scores and the batter makes it all the way to 2nd as well.) [11­17] Grounder up the middle backhanded by the second baseman who flips the ball to the shortstop covering 2nd base. The shortstop appears to have dropped the ball before the out was recorded. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, the ump says the out stands. Otherwise, the runner is safe at 2nd and it’s scored a 4­E6. Either way, the batter is safe at 1st on a fielder’s choice. [18­20] Batter hits a little floating pop up down the left field line which starts to drift into foul territory. The shortstop is in pursuit. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, he gets there just in time to make the catch in foul ground. Otherwise, the ball drops untouched for a foul ball.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Man on 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Batter out on a grounder to short. Runner moves up to 3rd. B ­ Infield single to short. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he moves up to 3rd. C ­ Single past shortstop. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he scores; otherwise

he stops at 3rd. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ With two outs, 6­3 ground out to short. Otherwise, man on 2nd out on a 6­5 and batter safe at 1st on a fielder’s choice.

B ­ With two outs, 6­3 ground out to short. Otherwise, batters safe on a fielder’s choice as the shortstop’s throw goes to 3rd. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s out on a 6­5; otherwise, he’s safe.

C ­ With two outs, 6­3 ground out to short. Otherwise, shortstop makes a wild throw trying to get the runner out at 3rd. Runner scores on an E6. Batter safe on a fielder’s choice and then moves up to 2nd on the error.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Line out to shortstop who then stops on 2nd to double off the runner. B ­ Batted ball hits the runner, who is ruled out with a putout credited to the shortstop. Batter is

credited with a single. C ­ Two­base error on the shortstop, scoring runner.

[11­13] Grounder up the middle. Use the fielding rating of the better rated middle infielder. If they have the same basic fielding rating, use the shortstop. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the fielder’s basic fielding rating, they make a diving stop of the ball to keep it in the infield for a SINGLE*. Otherwise, the ball gets past them for an RBI SINGLE**. [14­20] Grounder to shortstop. The man on 2nd breaks for 3rd. Defense can either throw to 1st for the sure out, or try to throw runner out headed to 3rd base. If they do, roll d6. If the roll is higher than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, runner is out on a 6­5; otherwise, runner is safe. Either way, the batter is safe on a fielder’s choice.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Man on 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd out at the plate on a 6­2. Deep ­ Batter out on a 6­3. Runner holds.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd out at the plate on a 6­2 unless he has a

Running Rating of 16 or higher in which case he’s safe. Deep ­ Shortstop’s throw to first is air­mailed, allowing the runner to score from 3rd and the

batter to reach 1st on an E6. If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, he holds at first; otherwise, he’s thrown out at 2nd on a 3­6.

C ­ RBI Single past short [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd is out at the plate and the batter is out

while trying to get to 2nd on a 6­5­2­5­4. Deep ­ Line out to shortstop who then doubles the runner off of 3rd.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice and then advances to 2nd while the man on 3rd is out

in a 6­2­5­2 rundown. Deep ­ One­base error on the shortstop.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ One­base error on the shortstop. Deep ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or Lower, 6­3 ground out with the runner

scoring if that doesn’t make the 3rd out. Otherwise, infield single to short. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing… In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd is out at the plate. If the catcher has a

basic fielding rating of 1, he then doubles the batter off rounding 1st base too widely. Deep ­ With two outs, 6­3 ground out to short. Otherwise, the shortstop catches the runner

off of 3rd base on a 6­5 fielder’s choice. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. The shortstop’s throw home is wild, allowing the runner to score on an E6. The batter is then out going for 2nd on a 2­4.

Deep ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, it’s a two­base error. Otherwise, it’s a one­base error.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Shortstop fields a ground ball and makes a wild throw

home, allowing the runner to score on an E6. Deep ­ Two­base error on the shortstop

[11­20] High pop up far down the left field line in foul territory. Shortstop has a chance to get to it. He can either let the ball fall for a foul ball or make the catch and allow the man on 3rd to attempt to tag up. If the latter strategy is used, roll d20 and check it against the man on 3rd’s Running Rating.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Grounder to short. Batter safe on a 6­4 fielder’s choice that retires man coming in to 2nd base. The man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

B ­ Infield single to short, loading bases. C ­ Single past the shortstop. If the man on 2nd base has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, runners

advance one base. Otherwise, they advance two bases. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Grounder to short. With two outs, 6­4 fielder’s choice retires runner coming in to 2nd base. Otherwise, batter safe on a 6­5 fielder’s choice that forces runner coming in to 3rd base.

B ­ Shortstop drops a high pop up. With two outs, the batter is safe on an E6 and runners advance two bases. Otherwise, batter the ruled out on an infield fly, the man on 2nd is thrown out at 3rd on a 6­5, and the man on 1st goes to 2nd unless he has a Running Rating of 10 or lower.

C ­ Shortstop misplays a high pop up. With two outs, the batter is safe on an E6 and runners advance two bases. Otherwise, the batter is ruled out on an infield fly and the runners advance on an E6.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Grounder to shortstop, who starts a 6­4­3 double play. The man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. B ­ Check Steal Rating of man on 1st.

B or Higher ­ Grounder to shortstop, who starts a 6­4­3 double play. The man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

C or Lower ­ If the man on 1st base has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, it’s a 6­4­3 double play. Otherwise, the batter is out on a 6­4­3 with the runner called safe at 2nd. Either way, the man on 2nd moves up to 3rd.

C ­ The batter is safe when the shortstop tries to force the runner out at 2nd. The throw is wild, and the runner is safe at 2nd on an E6. If the man on 2nd base has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he tries to score and is thrown out at the plate on a 4­2.

[11­16] Grounder to the shortstop who momentarily loses sight of the ball as the runner from 2nd crosses in front of him. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than his basic fielding rating, an E6 loads the bases. Otherwise, the batter is out on a 6­3. [17­20] Line drive over the shortstop who jumps as high as he can to try and pull it down. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than his basic fielding rating, it’s over his glove for a SINGLE**. Otherwise, he comes up with the ball for the leaping out.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Man on 3rd is out at the plate on a 6­2. Man on 2nd

moves up to 3rd. Deep ­ Grounder to shortstop, who starts a 6­4­3 double play. If this doesn’t make three

outs, the lead runner scores. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ One­base error on the shortstop. Deep ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice as the shortstop fields a grounder and makes a wild

throw to 2nd. Man safe at 2nd on the E6. Lead runner scores. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ SINGLE* just past reach of the shortstop. Deep ­ RBI single past the shortstop. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower,

he stops at 2nd; otherwise, he goes to 3rd. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield Is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. The man on 3rd is out at the plate in a rundown that

goes 6­2­5­1. The man on 1st moves up to 3rd and the batter goes to 2nd during the rundown.

Deep ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. The man on 3rd is out on a 6­5. The man on 1st moves up to 2nd.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Shortstop fields grounder and makes a wild throw

home. Lead runner scores on an E6. The man on 1st moves up to 3rd and the batter goes up to 2nd..

Deep ­ Foul out to the shortstop. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter safe on an infield single to short, scoring the lead runner. The shortstop then throws wild to 1st, allowing the man on 1st to move up to 3rd and the batter to reach 2nd.

Deep ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice and the lead runner scores as the shortstop fields a grounder and makes a wild throw to 2nd. Runner safe at 2nd on an E6, but he is also injured running into the second baseman who is going after the ball.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Both runners retired on a 6­2­4 double play after the runner rounds 2nd too widely.

Deep ­ Line drive caught by shortstop, who starts a 6­3 double play, doubling the man off 1st base. The man on 3rd holds.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ E6. Man on 3rd holds, loading the bases. Deep ­ One­base error on the shortstop.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ One­base error as the shortstop fumbles the ball. He then compounds the problems by

throwing wild to first base for an additional error, allowing men to move up to 2nd and 3rd. If the runner that started on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he comes around to score.

Deep ­ Missed pop up by the shortstop. SINGLE*. With two outs, DOUBLE***.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Men on 1st & 3rd, cont. [11] Liner goes off of the pitcher and over to the shortstop whose only play is to 1st. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, the batter is out on a 1­6­3. Otherwise, he’s safe on a SINGLE*. Pitcher is injured. [12­15] Infield is Playing

In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Shortstop fields a grounder, then makes a bad throw home which goes over the catcher’s head for an E6. Runners move up to 2nd & 3rd.

Deep ­ Batter safe on a 6­4 fielder’s choice as the man on 1st is forced out at 2nd. Lead runner scores if this doesn’t make the third out.

[16­19] Grounder to the pitcher, who can take one of two choices: 1. Throw home and retire the runner at the plate. 2. Attempt a double play. Throw to 2nd for a 1­6 force out there. The shortstop then throws to 1st.

Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, he completes a 1­6­3 DP and the run scores if that doesn’t make 3 outs.. Otherwise, his throw goes into the dugout, scoring the lead runner and allowing the batter to reach 2nd.

[20] Grounder goes off of the pitcher’s glove and to the second baseman, who flips the ball to the shortstop for the attempted force out there. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, he hangs on for a 1­4­6 fielder’s choice and the runner scores if that doesn’t make the third outs. Otherwise, he drops the flip, the runner is safe at 2nd on a 1­4­E6, the batter is safe on a fielder’s choice, and the lead runner scores.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder to short. Lead runner is out at the plate on a 6­2. Man on 2nd moves up to

3rd and the batter is safe on a fielder’s choice. Deep ­ Grounder to short. Batter out at first. Runners hold.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ One­base error on the shortstop. Deep ­ With two outs, batter out on a 6­3 grounder. Otherwise, one­base error on the

shortstop; if the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s out at 3rd on a 6­5 and the batter is safe on a fielder’s choice instead of an E6.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Single up the middle past the shortstop. The man on 3rd scores. Roll against the

running rating of the man on 2nd to see if he scores or is out on an 8­2. Deep ­ Grounder to short is booted for an E6. Runner scores from 3rd and the man on 2nd

moves up to 3rd. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he scores. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ 6­5 line out DP, man on 3rd doubled up Deep ­ Foul out to short. If man on 3rd has a Running Rating of 11 or Higher, he attempts

to tag up and is thrown out at the plate on a 6­2. B ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Ground ball to short. Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. Man on 2nd is called out after bumping into the shortstop; credit the shortstop with a putout. The man on 3rd must hold.

Deep ­ Base hit. Batted ball strikes runner coming from 2nd and he is ruled out; credit the shortstop with a putout. The man on 3rd must hold.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Batter safe on a fielder’s choice. The man on 3rd scores on a wild throw home (E6) and

the man on 2nd moves up to 3rd. If the catcher has a basic fielding rating of 3 or worse, the man on 2nd also scores and the batter goes to 3rd on a wild throw down to second (E2). If the catcher has a basic fielding rating of 2 or better, the batter is thrown out (2­4) going for 2nd and the runner holds at 3rd.

Deep ­ SINGLE** over the shortstop into left­center.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd, cont. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder to short. The man on 3rd tagged out in a 6­2­5­2 rundown. The man on 2nd

moves up to 3rd. The batter is safe at 1st on a fielder’s choice, but is then out going for 2nd on a 2­4 double play.

Deep ­ With two outs, batter out on a 6­3 grounder. Otherwise, the batter is safe on a fielder’s choice and the runners are retired on a double play ­ the man on 3rd is out on a 6­5 and the man on 2nd on a 5­4­6.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder to short. The man on 3rd scores on a wild throw home (E6). The man on 2nd

moves up to 3rd and also scores if his running rating is 16 or higher. The batter is safe at 1st on a fielder’s choice, but is then thrown out going for 2nd on a 2­4.

Deep ­ With two outs, batter out on a 6­3 grounder. Otherwise, the batter is safe on a fielder’s choice and the lead runner scores as the man on 2nd is thrown out at 3rd on a 6­5.

C ­ Bloop into left center ends with shortstop and left fielder colliding. The ball falls for a hit. Both fielders are injured. With two outs, it’s a SINGLE**. Otherwise, SINGLE*.

[11­20] Liner to short. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, he makes a diving catch and the runners hold. If the roll equals his basic fielding rating, he knocks the ball down and keeps it in front of him for a SINGLE*. Otherwise, the ball is past him for a SINGLE**.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Bases Loaded [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Grounder to short. Runner is out at home on the front­end of a 6­2­3 double play that

also retires the batter. Deep ­ Pop out to short.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Liner over the drawn­in shortstop. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or

lower, SINGLE*. Otherwise, SINGLE**. Deep ­ Line out to the shortstop who then doubles the runner off of 2nd for a 6­4 double

play. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ The shortstop muffs a grounder for an E6. He then throws wild to 1st for another E6 that allows runners to advance another base. If the runner on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he stops at 3rd; otherwise, he scores. Batter ends up on 2nd.

Deep ­ Single past the shortstop scores two runners. The man on 1st stops at 2nd. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Line out to the shortstop who the doubles the man off of 3rd for a 6­5 double play. Deep ­ With two outs, man on 1st out at 2nd on a 6­4 fielder’s choice. Otherwise, a hard

grounder is fielded by the shortstop who then goes to 3rd for a 6­5 putout. The throw then goes across the infield ­ if the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he’s safe on a fielder’s choice; otherwise he is out on a 6­5­3 double play. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, run scores.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Base hit up the middle past the shortstop. If the center fielder has a basic fielding

rating of 3 or Better, he throws the man on 2nd out at the plate (8­2); otherwise, two runners score. The man on 1st moves up to 3rd.

Deep ­ Pop out to the shortstop. C ­ Infield is Playing...

In ­ Infield fly rule is called before the shortstop drops it. The batter is automatically out (credit the shortstop with the putout). The man on 3rd scores on the E6.

Deep ­ Base hit past the shortstop scores two runners. The man on 1st stops at 2nd.

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Fielder ­ Shortstop ­ Bases Loaded, cont. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Line out to the shortstop, who then tags the runner coming over from 2nd, then throws

to 3rd to complete a 6­5 triple play. Deep ­ Foul out to the shortstop.

B ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Base hit through the left side. If the left fielder has a basic fielding rating of 3 or better,

he throws the man on 2nd out at the plate on a 7­2; otherwise, the runner scores. The man on 1st moves up to 3rd.

Deep ­ Base hit strikes the runner moving from 2nd. He is called out with credit to the shortstop for a putout. The man on 3rd must hold and the man on 1st moves up to 2nd.

C ­ Infield is Playing... In ­ Base hit through left side. If the left fielder has a basic fielding rating of 3 or better,

score it a SINGLE*. Otherwise, a single advances runners two bases and the batter moves up to 2nd on an E7.

Deep ­ Pop up into shallow left. The shortstop retreats back and collides with the left fielder. The shortstop is injured. The ball falls for a SINGLE**.

[11­20] The shortstop fields a hard grounder up the middle. Infield is Playing... In ­ The ball goes off his glove for a single. Two runs score. The man on 1st goes for 3rd. Roll

against his Running Rating. If he’s out, it’s on an 8­5 and the batter moves up to 2nd on the throw to 3rd. Otherwise, the runner is safe at 3rd and now you must roll against the Running Rating of the batter. If the batter is out, it’s on an 8­5­4. Otherwise, the batter moves up to 2nd on the throw to 3rd.

Deep ­ It’s a footrace to 2nd base for the force out. If the shortstop’s Running Rating is higher than the base runner’s, he steps on the bag before the runner reaches it for the unassisted force out. Otherwise, it’s an infield single. If the two players have the same Running Rating, roll d6. The shortstop wins the race on an odd roll.

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FIELDING - LEFT FIELDER Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Bases Empty [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. B ­ Single into left field. Check Running Rating of batter.

10 or Lower ­ Batter holds at first. 11 or Higher ­ Batter tries to stretch it into a double and is thrown out on a 7­4.

C ­ Single + one­base error on left fielder. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. B ­ Single into left field. Check Running Rating of batter.

10 or Lower ­ Batter moves up to second on an error by the left fielder. 11­15 ­ Batter moves up to second on an error by the left fielder and is then thrown out

trying to get to 3rd on an E7­8­6­5. 16 or Higher ­ Batter moves up to third on a two­base error by the left fielder.

C ­ Double. Check Running Rating of batter. 10 or Lower ­ Batter moves up to third on an error by the left fielder. 11 or Higher ­ Batter scores on a two­base error by the left fielder.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder. B ­ Check Running Rating of batter.

10 or Lower ­ One­base error on left fielder. 11­15 ­ Two­base error on left fielder. 16 or Higher ­ Three­base error on left fielder.

C ­ Check Running Rating of batter. 10 or Lower ­ Two­base error on left fielder. 11­15 ­ Three­base error on left fielder. 16 or Higher ­ Four­base error on left fielder.

[11­14] Long fly ball down the left field line. Roll d6. Roll higher than left fielder’s basic fielding rating ­ Left fielder gets a late break but catches up to the

ball for the out. Roll less than or equal to left fielder’s basic fielding rating ­ Left fielder gets a late break and the ball

goes off his glove for a two­base error. Roll d6 a second time. If the second roll is again less than or equal to the left fielder’s basic fielding rating, then the batter turns it into a three­base error.

[15­20] A looping fly ball in front of the left fielder. Roll d6. Roll is greater than or equal to the left fielder’s basic fielding rating ­ Ball is caught on the run for an

out. Otherwise ­ Left fielder misses the catch and the ball gets behind him. Subtract your roll from the

left fielder’s basic fielding rating to find out how many bases the batter ends up getting.

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Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Man on 1st [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Single into left + one­base error on left fielder. With 2 outs, runner scores. Otherwise, if man on

1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he holds at 3rd; If it’s 11 or higher, he’s out trying to score on a 7­2.

C ­ Single into left + one­base error on left fielder. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he holds at 3rd; Otherwise, he scores. Batter stays at second.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Single into left. Runner goes to 3rd on an E7; with 2 outs, he scores. If the batter has a

Running Rating of 11 or higher, he goes to 2nd on the throw to try to get the runner. C ­ Single into left. Runner scores on an E7. If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he

goes to 2nd; if it’s 16 or higher, he scores; otherwise, he goes to 3rd. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Single into left. Runner to 3rd on an E7. If he has a Running Rating of 16 or higher or there are

two outs, he scores. Batter moves up to 2nd on the throw to try to get the runner. C ­ Double into left center. Runner to 3rd. If the batter and runner each have a Running Rating of 11

or higher, the runner scores on an E7 and the batter moves up to 3rd. [11­20] Double to left center. Runner goes home. Defense can choose:

Throw home ­ Roll against the Running Rating of the man on 1st to see if he is safe or not. Batter moves up to 3rd on the throw home.

Get batter out at 3rd on a 7­3­5, conceding the run.

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Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Man on 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Base hit into left. Runner scores on an E7. Batter then thrown out on a 7­4 going for 2nd. C ­ Base hit falls in front of left fielder. Runner holds at 2nd. With two outs: If the runner has a

Running Rating of 11 or higher, he scores and the batter goes to 2nd; otherwise, runner goes up to 3rd and the batter stops at 1st.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Base hit into left. Runner scores and the batter goes to 2nd on an E7 as the ball bounces off

the left fielder’s leg. Batter is then out going for 3rd on an 8­5. C ­ RBI single into left. Batter moves up to 3rd on an E7.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner doubled off of 2nd on a 7­4. B ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, RBI triple; otherwise, RBI double and batter is

then thrown out at 3rd on an 8­6­5. C ­ RBI double into left. Batter goes to 3rd on an E7. If his Running Rating is 16 or higher, he

scores; otherwise, he’s then out at home on an 8­6­2. [11­14] RBI double into left. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the left fielder’s basic fielding rating, then the batter is out on a 7­4­5­6. Otherwise, follow up with an E7 and the batter goes to 3rd. Batter then blows past 3rd. Roll d6 again. If the roll is greater than the left fielder’s basic fielding rating, the batter is out at home on a 7­6­2. Otherwise, the batter comes around to score. [15­20] Base hit into left scores runner. Batter is then thrown out at 2nd on a 7­2­4. Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Man on 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner holds. B ­ RBI single into left. If batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it to 3rd on an E7;

otherwise, he goes to second on an E7 and is then out going for 3rd on an 8­6­5. C ­ RBI single into left. Batter advances to second on an E7.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runner holds. B ­ If batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, RBI single. Otherwise, RBI double. C ­ If batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, RBI single. If batter has a Running Rating of 16 or

higher, Triple. Otherwise, Double. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Double Play fly out to left fielder. 7­5. B ­ RBI single into left. If batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he stretches it into a double.

Left fielder and shortstop run into each other on a high pop up into shallow left and the shortstop is injured.

C ­ Triple into left center. If batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, make it an inside­the­park home run. Left fielder and center fielder run into each other and both are injured.

[11­16] Fly out to left fielder. If this doesn’t make three outs, the runner tags up. Take the runner’s Running Rating, subtract four and add the left fielder’s basic fielding rating. Roll d20 to see if he scores or is out on a 7­2. [17­20] RBI single into left center. Batter tries to stretch it to a double. Take the batter’s Running Rating, subtract four and add the left fielder’s basic fielding rating. Roll d20 to see if he is safe or out on a 7­4.

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Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ Single into left. If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he scores on an ensuing

error; otherwise, he scores on the hit. Other runner to 3rd and batter to 2nd on an E7. C ­ Single into left. Both runners score and the batter advances to 2nd (to 3rd if his Running Rating

is 16 or higher) on an E7. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ SINGLE* into left field. With two outs, runners advance two bases and the batter advances to

2nd on the throw home. C ­ Single into left field moves runners up a base. An E7 then leads to one runner scoring and

another moving to 3rd. A wild throw to 3rd for another E­7 allows the other runner to score and the batter to get to 3rd. With two outs, single scores the lead runner, man on 1st gets to 3rd on an E7, and the batter gets to 2nd on the throw with no error.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder and the runner on 2nd is doubled off on a 7­4. B ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he triples and is then thrown out at the plate

on a 7­6­2. Otherwise, a double scores both runners and the batter is thrown out at 3rd on a 7­6­5. C ­ Check Running Rating of batter.

16 or higher ­ With two outs, Triple. With less than two outs: If man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, 2­run double and batter is thrown out at 3rd on a 8­6­5; Otherwise, triple.

15 or lower ­ Double to left. If there are 2 outs or the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, the man on 1st scores.

[11­15] Base hit to left. Roll against lead runner’s Running Rating. If failed, he’s out on a 7­2. Otherwise, he’s safe, man on 1st goes to 3rd, and the batter is thrown out going for 2nd on a 7­2­6. [16­20] Diving catch into the left­center gap by the left fielder. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, roll against the Running Rating of the man on 2nd. If failed, he’s doubled off of 2nd on a 7­4 and you repeat the process for the man on 1st for a possible 7­4­3 triple play.

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Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ RBI single into left. The man on 1st moves up to 3rd on an E7 and is then thrown out at the

plate on a 7­2. Batter moves up to 2nd on the error and to 3rd on the throw home. C ­ RBI single into left. The man on 1st moves to 3rd (and then scores if his Running Rating is 11

or higher) and the batter goes to 2nd on an E7. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s forced out at 2nd on a 7­4. If that

makes the 3rd out, no run scores. Otherwise, RBI single into left moves runner up to 2nd. C ­ RBI single into left. The man on 1st moves up to 3rd on an E7 and then scores if his Running

Rating is 16 or higher. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the lead runner is then thrown out at the plate on a 7­2. If this doesn’t make 3 outs and the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he moves up to 2nd on the throw home.

B ­ RBI double to left. If there are two outs, the man on 1st scores. Otherwise, if the shortstop has a basic fielding rating of 4 or worse, the man on 1st scores on an E6 due to a wild throw to the plate; Otherwise, the man on 1st is out at the plate on a 7­6­2.

C ­ Extra­base hit into left. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, an RBI double moves him up to 3rd. Otherwise, if the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, make it a 2­RBI double to left; Otherwise, it’s a 2­RBI triple to left.

[11­20] Fly out to the warning track in left. The man on 3rd tags up and scores. The man on 1st is thrown out at 2nd on a 7­4. If the man on 3rd has a Running Rating that’s greater than or equal to the Running Rating of the man on 1st, the run scores before the out is made at 2nd.

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Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ Single into left scores the runner from 3rd. An E7 gets the batter to 2nd. If man on 2nd has a

Running Rating of 11 or higher, he scores on the single; otherwise, he scores on the error. C ­ Single into left scores the runner from 3rd. An E7 on a wild throw home gets the batter to 2nd.

If man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he scores on the single; otherwise, he scores on the error.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ With two outs, 2­run single and batter to 2nd on the throw home. With less than two outs, RBI

single, man on 2nd out at the plate on a 7­2, and the batter moves up to 2nd on the throw home. C ­ Left fielder mis­plays ball, resulting in a double. Man from 3rd scores. Man from 2nd holds at

3rd unless he has a Running Rating of 16 or higher or there are two outs, in which case he scores. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Man on 3rd is doubled off on a 7­5. B ­ 2­RBI double into left­center. Batter is thrown out going for 3rd on a 7­6­5. C ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, 2­RBI double into left­center and the batter is

thrown out going for 3rd on a 7­6­5. Otherwise, Triple. [11­14] RBI single down the left field line. The man on 2nd heads for home. Roll against his Running Rating to see if he’s safe or out on a 7­2. Batter moves up to 2nd on the throw home. [15­17] Shallow fly out to left field. The man on 3rd feigns going for home and the left fielder throws home. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than the left fielder’s basic fielding rating, the throw goes over the catcher’s head for an E7, allowing the runner to score; otherwise, the throw is on target and the man on 3rd holds. If there was an E7, then the runner from 2nd also comes around 3rd and attempts to score. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than the pitcher’s basic fielding rating, he drops the throw home from the catcher for an E1 that allows that runner to score as well; otherwise, the man from 2nd is tagged out at the plate on a 2­1. [18­19] Fly out to left fielder. The man on 2nd holds but the man on 3rd goes for home. Roll against the Running Rating of the man on 3rd to see if he’s safe or out on a 7­2. [20] Deep fly ball to left. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the left fielder’s basic fielding rating, he makes a leaping catch and the runners each tag up a base. If the roll equals his basic fielding rating, the ball goes off the tip of his glove for a triple. If the roll is less than his basic fielding rating, the ball goes over the wall for a homer; if fences are too tall to allow a fielder to rob a homer, the ball goes off the wall for a triple instead.

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Fielder ­ Left Fielder ­ Bases Loaded [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ RBI Single + E7. The man on 2nd scores on the hit (he scores on the error if his running rating

is 10 or lower). The man on 1st moves up to 3rd and the batter to 2nd on the error. C ­ Single into left scores two runs. The man on 1st scores on an E7. The batter goes to 2nd on

the error (or 3rd if his running rating is 16 or higher). [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ With two outs, 2­run single, the man on 1st scores and the batter goes to 2nd on an E7.

Otherwise, the base hit scores one runner and then the other runners (and batter) each advance one more base on an E7.

C ­ Single into left scores two runs. The man on 1st reaches 3rd on an E7 when the left fielder’s throw is wild. If the runner’s Running Rating is 11 or higher, he scores on the error. The batter moves up to 2nd on the E7.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to left fielder. Runners hold. B ­ With two outs, a double clears the bases and the batter is thrown out going for 3rd on a 7­6­5.

Otherwise, a double scores 2 runs and the man on 1st is thrown out at the plate on a 7­6­2 unless his Running Rating is 16 or higher in which case he scores.

C ­ A Double advances runners two bases. With two outs: all three runners score and if the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher he triples, but if he has a running rating of 10 or lower he singles and is thrown out at 2nd on an 8­4. On the play, the left fielder runs into the wall and is hurt.

[11­13] Shallow fly ball into left. The left fielder charges. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than his basic fielding rating, the ball goes off his glove for a 1­base error (runners advance 2 bases if there are 2 outs). Otherwise, he makes a diving catch and runners hold. [14­16] Fly ball down the line in left. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than the left fielder’s basic fielding rating, the ball eludes him and bounces off into the stands for a ground­rule double. Otherwise, he makes the catch and the runner on 3rd tags up and scores. [17­19] Fly ball into left center. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the left fielder’s basic fielding rating, the outfielder makes the catch and the men on 2nd and 3rd tag up and each advance a base. Otherwise, the ball is dropped for an E7 that scores 3 runs; the batter is then thrown out at 3rd by the center fielder who has retrieved the ball. [20] Fly ball into left center. The left fielder and center fielder both go for ball and collide. The left fielder is injured. The center fielder gets up and goes after the ball. Compare his Running Rating to that of the batter. If the batter’s Running Rating is higher, score it as an inside­the­park homer. Otherwise, the center fielder throws him out at 3rd on an 8­4­5 after the base­clearing double.

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FIELDING - CENTER FIELDER Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Bases Empty [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. B ­ Single into center. Check Running Rating of batter.

10 or lower ­ Batter holds at first. 11 or higher ­ Batter tries to stretch it into a double and is thrown out on an 8­6.

C ­ Single + one­base error on center fielder. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. B ­ Single into center followed by an error by the center fielder. Check Running Rating of batter.

10 or lower ­ Batter to third on a two­base error. 11­15 ­ Batter to third on a two­base error and then thrown out trying to score on an 8­6­2. 16 or higher ­ Batter scores on a three­base error.

C ­ Single into center followed by an error by the center fielder. Check Running Rating of natter. 10 or lower ­ Batter holds at third on a two­base error. 11 or higher ­ Batter scores on a three­base error.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. B ­ Error on center fielder. Check Running Rating of batter.

10 or lower ­ Two­base error. Runner thrown out at third on an 8­4­5. 11­15 ­ Three­base error. 16 or Higher ­ Four­base error.

C ­ Error on center fielder. Check Running Rating of batter. 10 or Lower ­Three­base error 11 or Higher ­ Four­base error

[11­14] Long fly ball to deep center field. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the center fielder’s basic fielder rating ­ Center fielder gets a late break on

the ball, but catches up to it and makes the catch for the out. Otherwise ­ Center fielder gets a late break and the ball goes off his glove for a two­base error. Roll

d6 a second time. If the roll is again less than or equal to the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, the batter turns it into a three­base error.

[15­19] A looping fly ball into center field. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than or equal to the center fielder’s basic fielding rating ­ Center fielder catches

the ball on the run for an out. Otherwise ­ Center fielder misses the catch and the ball gets behind him. Subtract your roll from

the outfielder’s rating to find out how many bases the batter ends up getting on an error.

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Bases Empty, cont. [20] Pop fly into shallow center. The center fielder, shortstop, and second baseman all go for it. Check the center fielder’s basic fielding rating.

1 or 2 ­ Center fielder calls off the middle infielders and makes the catch. 3 or higher ­ A middle infielder tries and make the catch. Use the infielder with the better rating; if

there is a tie, defer to the shortstop. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the chosen middle infielder’s basic fielding rating ­ He makes the

catch in shallow center. If the roll is equal to the chosen middle infielder’s basic fielding rating ­ He catches the ball

and collides with the center fielder, who is injured. If the roll is lower than the chosen middle infielder’s basic fielding rating ­ The ball drops in

for a SINGLE*. (With 2 outs, change to SINGLE**.)

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Man on 1st [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Single into center. Center fielder commits an error that allows the runner to move up to 3rd and

the batter up to 2nd. With 2 outs, the runner comes around to score. With less than 2 outs, if the runner has a Running Rating of 11 or more, he’s thrown out at the plate on an 8­2.

C ­ Base hit into center. Runner scores from 1st on an E8 and the batter goes to 2nd if his Running Rating is 11 or higher.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Single into center. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s out at 3rd on an

8­5; otherwise, he goes to 3rd on an E8. If the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he moves up to 2nd on the throw to 3rd.

C ­ Base hit into center. Man on 1st scores on an E8. Batter goes up to 2nd on the error if his Running Rating is 10 or lower, 3rd if 11­15, and home if 16 or higher.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runner is doubled off of 1st on an 8­3. B ­ Double into left­center. If there are 2 outs, the man on 1st scores. With less than 2 outs, if the

runner has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he holds at 2nd and the batter gets a single only. C ­ With 2 outs, triple. With less than 2 outs, if the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or

lower, a double moves him to 3rd; otherwise, a triple scores him. [11­20] Double over the center fielder’s head. The man on 1st can attempt to score. If he does attempt, the defense has these options.

Try to throw the runner out. (Roll against their Running Rating). The batter moves up to 3rd on the throw home.

Cut off the throw home, conceding the run and getting the batter out at third on an 8­4­3­5

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Man on 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Base hit into center field scores the runner. The batter goes to 2nd on an E8 but then overruns

the base and is out on an 8­6. C ­ Base hit into center field scores the runner. The batter goes to 2nd on an E8.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 15 or lower, he’s

doubled off of 2nd on an 8­6. B ­ Base hit into center field. With 2 outs, the runner scores and the batter goes for 2nd; if his

Running Rating is 10 or lower he’s thrown out on 8­6, otherwise he’s safe on an E8. With less than 2 outs, the runner scores and the batter moves up to 2nd on an E8.

C ­ Base hit into center scores the runner. The batter goes to 2nd on an errant throw (E8). If the first baseman has a basic fielding rating of 1, he then throws out the batter going for 3rd on a 3­5; otherwise, the batter goes to 3rd on a wild throw (E3) by the first baseman.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. If the runner on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he

scores after a rundown. Otherwise, the runner is out after making it to 3rd on an 8­6­2­5. B ­ Double after a botched pop up into center field falls in. With 2 outs, the runner scores.

Otherwise, if the runner has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he’s out going for home on a 9­2; otherwise, he holds at 3rd.

C ­ Triple scores the runner. The batter is then called out for having missed 2nd base. Change his triple to a single and credit the second baseman with the putout.

[11] Base hit into center field. The runner on 2nd heads home. The defense can choose not to throw and hold the batter at 1st, conceding the run. If they go home, roll d6. If the roll is less than the catcher’s basic fielding rating, the runner avoids the tag and scores. Otherwise, the catcher tags runner out on an 8­2. Either way, the batter goes to 2nd on the throw home. [12­13] Deep fly out to center field. The runner may attempt to tag up for 3rd. [14­15] Base hit into center field. The runner is thrown out at the plate (8­2) and the batter moves up to 2nd on the throw. [16] The center fielder makes an outstanding catch headed back into the gap, then rolls several times towards the wall. The runner tags up and makes 3rd. He can also attempt to come all the way around to score. If he does, roll against his Running Rating. If he is out, it’s on an 8­4­2. [17­18] The center fielder dives, missing the ball which goes to the wall in right­center. The batter makes it an easy triple and attempts to make it an inside­the­park home run. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the second baseman’s basic fielding rating, the batter is out at the plate on an 8­4­2. Otherwise, he scores. [19­20] The center fielder dives, missing the ball which goes to the wall in left­center. The batter makes it an easy triple and attempts to make it an inside­the­park home run. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than the shortstop’s basic fielding rating, the batter is out at the plate on an 8­6­2. Otherwise, he scores.

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Man on 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runner can attempt to tag up. B ­ RBI single to right­center. Batter goes to 2nd on an E8. If the batter has a Running Rating of 11

or higher, he is out going for 3rd on a 9­4­5. C ­ RBI single to center. Batter advances to 2nd on an E8.

[4­6] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runner holds. B ­ RBI single to left­center. If the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he is out going for

2nd on an 8­4. C ­ RBI single to right­center. The batter goes to 2nd (or to 3rd if his Running Rating is 11 or higher)

on an E8. [7­9] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. The runner is doubled off of 3rd on an 8­5. B ­ RBI single to right­center. The batter takes a wide turn at 1st and the center fielder throws

behind him, getting him out on an 8­3. C ­ RBI single to left­center. The batter makes it to 2nd on an E8 when the center fielder kicks the

ball away. He then heads for 3rd and the center fielder makes another error, throwing the ball away. If the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he comes around to score on the second error.

[10­12] Shallow fly ball to center. Roll d6. If the roll is less than the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, the ball falls in for an RBI single. Otherwise, the center fielder makes a diving catch and the runner holds at 3rd. [13­15] Fly out to the center fielder. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner tags up. Take the runner’s Running Rating, subtract four and add the center fielder’s basic fielding rating. Roll d20 to see if he scores or is out on an 8­2. [16­17] RBI single into left­center. The batter tries to stretch it to a double. Take the batter’s Running Rating, subtract four and add the center fielder’s basic fielding rating. Roll d20 to see if he is safe or out on an 8­4. [18­20] Fly out to the center fielder. If this doesn’t make 3 outs, the runner tags up and barely scores. An appeal is made that the runner left 3rd base too early. Roll d6. If the roll is odd, the umpire rules that he left the bag too early and is doubled up.

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runners hold. B ­ Base hit scores the man from 2nd. With 2 outs, the man on 1st scores after an E8 occurs on

the throw to 3rd and the batter moves up to 2nd. Otherwise, the man on 1st is thrown out at 3rd on an 8­5.

C ­ Base hit into center scores the man from 2nd. The man on 1st scores and the batter advances to 2nd on an E8.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runners hold. B ­ SINGLE**. With less than 2 outs, if the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he’s thrown

out going for 2nd on an 8­3­6. C ­ Single into center scores the lead runner and moves the man on 1st up to 3rd. That additional

runner then scores on an E8 and the batter moves up to 2nd on the error. The batter makes it to 3rd if his Running Rating is 11 or higher.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Double play fly out to the center fielder, with the man on 2nd doubled off on an 8­6. B ­ Double into left­center scores the lead runner and moves the man on 1st up to 3rd. An E8 then

allows the other runner to score and the batter to move up to 3rd. However, upon appeal, it’s revealed that the man on 2nd had missed 3rd and is ruled out ­ credit the third baseman with a putout. The batter is no longer credited with a hit (essentially, change it to a fielder’s choice) and the lead run no longer counts. If there were 2 outs, than neither run counts.

C ­ Double scores the lead runner. With two outs, the other runner scores as well and the batter is out going for 3rd on an 8­1­5. Otherwise, the other runner scores on an E8 and the batter is out going for 3rd on a 1­5.

[11­12] Single into left­center. The lead runner goes for home. Roll against his Running Rating. Whether safe or out on an 8­2, if the roll is within 2 of the safe range, the man on 1st gets to 3rd and the batter to 2nd on the throw. (i.e. if Safe range is 1­11, then runners move up on a roll of 9­13.) [13­20] A base hit into center scores the lead runner. The man on 1st goes for 3rd. Roll against his Running Rating to see if he’s safe. If he’s safe, the shortstop cuts off the throw and tries to get the batter going for 2nd. Roll against the batter’s Running Rating to see if he’s safe or out on an 8­6­4.

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runners hold. B ­ Single into left­center scores the runner from 3rd. The man on 1st gets to 3rd on an E8 and

then scores on an additional E8 on the throw home. The batter is then thrown out going for 3rd on a 1­5.

C ­ Single into right­center scores the man from 3rd. The man on 1st gets to 3rd on an E8. If his Running Rating is 16 or higher, he scores and the batter goes to 2nd on the throw home.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Runners hold. B ­ Double into left­center. With 2 outs, the man on 1st scores; otherwise, the man on 1st scores

on an E8 and the batter is out going for 3rd on an 8­5. C ­ Double. With 2 outs, the man on 1st scores; otherwise, the man on 1st scores on an E8 while

the batter makes it to 3rd on the throw home. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. If this doesn’t make the 3rd out, the man on 3rd is thrown out at home plate on an 8­2.

B ­ Double into left­center. With 2 outs, the man on 1st scores; otherwise, the man on 1st is out at home on an 8­6­2 and, if the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he is then also out going for 3rd on a 2­5 to complete a double play.

C ­ Triple into left­center. (Make it a double if the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower.) The left fielder and center fielder collide and are each injured.

[11­20] Blooper into center field. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than or equal to the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, he makes the catch and the runners hold. Otherwise, the ball falls for an RBI single and the man on 1st is out going for 3rd on an 8­5.

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Both runners hold. B ­ Single into left­center scores both runners. The batter moves up to 2nd on an E8. C ­ Single into right­center scores both runners. The batter moves up to 3rd on an E8. (If his

Running Rating is 10 or lower, he stops at 2nd.) [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. The man on 2nd is doubled off on an 8­4. B ­ Base hit into left­center scores the lead runner. The man on 2nd stops at 3rd. The batter

rounds 1st too far and is thrown out by the catcher after a throw home on a 2­3. C ­ Double to left­center. (If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, make this a Single

instead.) With two outs or if the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, then both runners score; otherwise, the man on 2nd stops at 3rd.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. Both runners hold. B ­ Double into right­center. The center fielder runs into the wall and is injured. The batter is out

going for 3rd on a 9­4­5. C ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, the batter picks up an inside­the­park homer.

If his Running Rating is 10 or lower, make it a Double. Otherwise, make it a Triple. [11­15] RBI single into left­center. The man on 2nd heads home. Roll against his Running Rating to see if he’s safe or out on an 8­2. The batter moves up to 2nd on the throw home. [16­19] Sinking liner into center. Roll d6. If the roll is less than the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, then the ball falls for a single, scoring one run while the other runner is thrown out at the plate on an 8­2. Otherwise, he makes a lunging catch and both runners hold. [20] Deep fly ball into center. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, he makes a leaping catch and both runners tag up a base. If the roll equals the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, the ball goes off the tip of his glove for a triple. If the roll is less than the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, the ball goes over the wall for a homer. (If the fences are too tall to allow a fielder to rob a homer, the ball goes off the wall for a triple instead.)

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Fielder ­ Center Fielder ­ Bases Loaded [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. All runners hold. B ­ Single into center + E8. With two outs, runners advance two bases instead of one and, in

addition, if the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he also scores. C ­ Single into center scores two runs. On an E8, the man scores from 1st and batter goes to 2nd.

If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it all the way to 3rd on the error. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the center fielder. All runners hold. B ­ A single into right­center advances the runners one base when the center fielder and right fielder

collide, injuring both. With two outs, the runners advance two bases and the batter is thrown out going for 2nd on a 4­6 after the second baseman collects the ball.

C ­ Single scores two runners. The man on 1st goes to 3rd on an E8. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he comes around to score on the error and the batter goes to 2nd on the throw home.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly ball bounces off the right fielder and is caught by the center fielder for a 9­8. All runners

hold. B ­ Single into left­center scores the man from 3rd, but the man on 2nd passes him on the bases

and is ruled out ­ credit the third baseman with the putout. The batter is out going for 2nd on an 8­6­4 for a double play. If there were 2 outs, the run doesn’t count and the batter isn’t credited with a hit either.

C ­ Single into right­center advances the runners two bases. The man on 1st scores and the batter goes to 2nd on an E8 as the center fielder’s throw to 3rd is wild. If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s out going for 2nd on a 5­4; if there were 2 outs, the run scores before he is thrown out.

[11­20] Shallow fly ball into left­center. The center fielder charges. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than the center fielder’s basic fielding rating, the ball goes off his glove for a one­base error; runners advance 2 bases if there are 2 outs. Otherwise, he makes a diving catch and all runners hold.

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FIELDING - RIGHT FIELDER Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Bases Empty [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. B ­ Single down the line in right. Check the Running Rating of the batter.

10 or Lower ­ Batter holds at first. 11 or Higher ­ Batter tries to stretch it into a double and is thrown out on a 9­6.

C ­ Single + one­base error on right fielder. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. B ­ Single down the line in right. Check the Running Rating of the batter.

10 or Lower ­ Batter moves up to second on a one­base error on the right fielder. 11­15 ­ Batter moves up to second on a one­base error on the right fielder and then gets

thrown out trying to move up to third on a 9­8­4­5. 16 or Higher ­ Batter moves up to third on a two­base error on the right fielder.

C ­ Single down the line in right. Check the Running Rating of batter. 10 or Lower ­ Batter moves up to second on a one­base error on the right fielder. 11­15 ­ Batter advances to third on a two­base error on the right fielder. 16 or Higher ­ Batter scores on a three­base error by the right fielder.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Check the Running Rating of the batter.

16 or Higher ­ Batter singles and is then thrown out at first taking too long of a turn on a 9­3.

15 or Lower ­ Batter gets thrown out at first on a 9­3. B ­ Check the Running Rating of the batter.

10 or Lower ­ One­base error on the right fielder. 11­15 ­ Two­base error on the right fielder. 16 or Higher ­ Three­base error on the right fielder.

C ­ Check the Running Rating of the batter. 10 or Lower ­Two­base error on the right fielder. 11­15 ­ Three­base error on the right fielder. 16 or Higher ­ Four­base error on the right fielder.

[11­14] Long fly ball to right. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the right fielder’s basic fielder rating ­ The right fielder gets a late break but

catches up to ball for the out. If the roll is less than or equal to the right fielder’s basic fielder rating ­ The right fielder gets a late

break and the ball goes off their glove for a two­base error. Roll d6 a second time. If the roll is again less than or equal to the right fielder’s basic fielding rating, the batter turns it into a three­base error.

[15­20] A looping fly ball into right. Roll d6. If the roll is greater than or equal to the right fielder’s basic fielder’s rating ­ The right fielder makes

the catch on the run for an out. Otherwise ­ The right fielder misses the catch and the ball gets behind him. Subtract your roll from

the outfielder’s basic fielding rating to find out how many bases the batter ends up getting.

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Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Man on 1st [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Single into right field. The runner and the batter each advance an extra base on an E9. The

man on 1st scores if there are two out; otherwise, if his Running Rating is 10 or lower, he holds at 3rd but if it’s 11 or higher he is out trying to score on a 9­2.

C ­ Single into right field. The runner scores and the batter advances to 2nd on an E9. If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he holds at 1st instead of advancing.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The right fielder then doubles the runner off of 1st on a 9­3. B ­ Double down the line into right. The runner scores on an E9. The batter is thrown out going for

3rd on a 9­4­2­5. C ­ Double down the line into right. With two outs, the runner scores. Otherwise, the runner scores

on a bad throw (E9) by the right fielder and the batter makes it into 3rd on the error. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Single into right field. The batter is thrown out rounding 1st too widely on a 9­3. The runner goes to 3rd if his Running Rating is 11 or higher.

B ­ Single into right field. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he goes to 3rd. C ­ With two outs, RBI triple down the right field line. Otherwise, a double to right moves the runner

up to 3rd. [11­20] Double over the right fielder’s head. The man on 1st can attempt to score. If he does attempt, the defense has the following two options.

Try to throw the runner out. If so, roll against their Running Rating. The batter moves up to 3rd on the throw home.

Cut off the throw home, conceding the run and getting the batter out at third on a 9­4­3­5

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Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Man on 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Base hit into right field. With two outs, the runner scores on the hit; otherwise, the runner

scores and the batter moves up to 2nd on an E9 after a wild throw to the plate by the right fielder. The batter is then thrown out going for 3rd on a 1­5.

C ­ Base hit into right field. With 2 outs, the runner scores on the hit; otherwise, he scores on an error. Either way, the batter advances to 2nd on an E9.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The runner is doubled off of 2nd on a 9­6. B ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s thrown out on a 9­3 after bouncing one

into right field. Otherwise, it’s a base hit into right field. If the play doesn’t result in the 3rd out, the runner scores.

C ­ Base hit into right field. With two outs, the runner scores on the hit; otherwise, he scores on an error on the throw home (E9) that also allows the batter to move up to 2nd. If the catcher has a basic fielding rating of 1, the batter is not safe at 2nd and is instead thrown out going for 2nd on a 2­6.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Base hit into right field scores the runner. If the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he

goes for 2nd and is thrown out on a 9­3­6. B ­ Double into right­center scores the runner. If the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he

is out going for 3rd on a 9­5. C ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, RBI double down the line in right. Otherwise,

RBI triple to right field corner and the batter is out trying to make it an inside­the­parker on a 9­4­2. [11­12] Base hit to right. The runner on 2nd heads home. The defense can choose not to throw and hold the runner at 1st. If they go home, roll d6. If the roll is less than the catcher’s basic fielding rating, the runner avoids the tag and scores. Otherwise, the catcher tags the runner out for a 9­2. Either way, the batter goes to 2nd on the throw home. [13­16] Deep fly out to right field. The runner may attempt to tag up for 3rd. [17­20] Base hit into right field. The runner is thrown out at the plate on a 9­2 and the batter moves up to 2nd on the throw home.

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Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Man on 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Runner can attempt to tag up. B ­ RBI single into right field. Batter goes to 2nd on an E9. If the batter has a Running Rating of 16

or higher, he goes to 3rd. Otherwise, he is out going for 3rd on a 9­4­5. C ­ RBI single into right field. Batter to 2nd on an E9.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Runner holds. B ­ Sharp single into right. If there are 2 outs or the runner has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he

scores; otherwise he is thrown out on a 9­2. C ­ RBI single into right field. The batter goes to 2nd on an E9. If the batter’s Running Rating is 16

or higher, he goes to 3rd and is then out trying to score on a 9­4­2. If his Running Rating is between 11 and 15, he goes to 3rd and stops there.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The runner thought the ball would fall and is doubled off of 3rd on a

9­5. B ­ RBI single into right as the right fielder and second baseman collide going for the ball. Roll d6

for each fielder ­ an odd roll means that the fielder is hurt. C ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, it’s a triple; otherwise, it’s a double. The

center fielder and the right fielder collide going for a ball in the gap. Roll d6 for each fielder ­ an odd roll means that the fielder is hurt.

[11­16] Fly out to the right fielder. If this doesn’t make the third out, the runner tags up. Take the runner’s Baserunning Rating, subtract four and add the right fielder’s basic fielding rating. Roll d20 to see if he scores or is out on a 9­2. [17­20] RBI single into right field. The batter tries to stretch it to a double. Take the batter’s Running Rating, subtract four and add the right fielder’s basic fielding rating. Roll d20 to see if he is safe or is out on a 9­4.

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Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Men on 1st & 2nd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Runner on 2nd can attempt to tag up. B ­ RBI single into right field scores the runner from 2nd. The man on 1st scores and the batter

goes to 2nd on an E9 after the throw home is wild. The batter is then out going for 3rd on a 1­6­5­6. C ­ Base hit into right field. The batter goes to 2nd and both runners score on an E9. If the batter

has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it to 3rd. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Runners holds. B ­ Single into right field. Both runners score and the batter goes to 2nd on an E9 after the ball

goes through his legs to the wall. If the batter has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he makes it to 3rd.

C ­ Double to right field scores the man from 2nd and moves the other man to 3rd. The other runner scores and the batter gets to 3rd on an E9. The batter is then thrown out trying to score on a 9­4­2. If there are two outs, it’s a double that scores both runners and the batter advances to (and holds at) 3rd on an E9.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The man on 2nd is doubled off on a 9­6. B ­ Single into right field. If the man on 2nd has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he scores;

otherwise, he’s out at the plate on a 9­2. The man on 1st moves up to 3rd. If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he goes to 2nd on the throw home; otherwise, he’s out at 2nd on a 2­6.

C ­ Single into right field. Both runners and the batter advance a base on an E9 after a poor throw home. The pitcher backs up the throw home and then makes a wild throw to 3rd, allowing another run to score on an E1. The left fielder handles the loose ball and throws the batter out at home on a 7­2.

[11­14] Base hit into right scores the lead runner. The man on 1st goes for 3rd. Roll against his Running Rating to see if he’s safe or out on a 9­2. If he’s safe, the shortstop cuts off the throw and tries to get the batter going for 2nd. Roll against the batter’s Running Rating to see if he’s safe or out on an 9­6­4. [15­19] Base hit into right. The lead runner tries to score. Take his Baserunning Rating, subtract three and add the right fielder’s basic fielding rating. If either of the middle infielders has a basic fielding rating of 1, subtract another two from the base runner’s Running Rating. Roll d20 to see if he scores or is out 9­2. If the runner is safe, the man on 1st goes to 3rd and the batter advances to 2nd on the throw home. [20] Hard line out to the right fielder who tries to double the runner off 1st. Take the runner’s Running Rating, subtract four and add the right fielder’s basic fielding rating. Roll to see if he gets back safe or not.

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Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Men on 1st & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The man on 3rd can attempt to tag up. B ­ RBI single into right field scores the runner from 3rd. The man on 1st tries to go to 3rd after a

misplay in right. If he has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s out on a 9­5; otherwise, he’s safe at 3rd on an E9.

C ­ RBI single into right field scores the runner from 3rd. The man on 1st goes to 3rd on an E9 and then scores on another E9 after a wild throw home. The batter moves up to 2nd on the throw.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Both runners hold. B ­ The right fielder misplays a fly ball and it drops in for a single, advancing both runners one base.

If there are both two outs and the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he scores and the batter goes to 2nd on the throw home. If there are both two outs and the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 15 or lower, he goes to 3rd. If there are less than two outs and the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he is out trying for 3rd on a 9­5.

C ­ Double into shallow right field after the second baseman and right fielder collide. Roll d6 for each fielder ­ an odd roll means that the fielder is hurt.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. If that doesn’t make three outs, the man on 3rd is out at the plate on

a 9­2. If the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he goes to 2nd on the throw home. B ­ Double down the line in right field. With two outs, both runners score. With less than two outs,

if the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he stops at 3rd and the batter stops at 2nd. With less than two outs, if the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he scores and the batter is out going for 3rd on a 9­3­5.

C ­ Triple scores both runners. The batter scores on an E9 when the right fielder’s throw sails over the second baseman’s head.

[11­20] A drive into the gap is caught by the right fielder on the run. The man on 3rd scores if this doesn’t make three outs. The man on 1st had assumed the ball would fall in for a hit and races back to 1st. Roll against his Running Rating to see if he makes it back to 1st or is doubled up on a 9­3.

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Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Men on 2nd & 3rd [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. Both runners can attempt to tag up. B ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, triple down the right field line. Otherwise,

2­RBI double down the right field line and the batter is then thrown out at 3rd on a 9­4­5. C ­ 2­RBI single into right field. If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he moves up to

2nd on an E9; otherwise he goes all the way to 3rd on an E9. [4­7] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The man on 3rd can attempt to tag up. B ­ Single into right field. With two outs, both runners score. The right fielder, second baseman,

and first baseman all go for a ball in shallow right field and collide. Roll d6 for each fielder ­ an odd roll means that the fielder is hurt.

C ­ 2­RBI single to right field. The batter goes to 3rd on an E9 and then scores on an E4 when the second baseman’s relay throw to 3rd goes into the crowd.

[8­10] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The man on 2nd is doubled up on a 9­6. B ­ If the batter has a Running Rating of 10 or lower, he’s out on a 9­3 and, if this doesn’t make

three outs, the runners each advance one base. Otherwise, a single into right field advances the runners one base.

C ­ 2­RBI double to right field. If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he scores on an E9; otherwise, he goes to 3rd on an E9.

[11­15] 2­RBI single into right field. The batter rounds 1st too widely and is thrown out on a 9­3. [16­18] Shallow fly out to the right fielder. The man on 3rd feigns going for home and the right fielder throws home. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than the right fielder’s basic fielding rating, his throw goes over the catcher’s head for an E9, allowing the runner to score; otherwise, the throw is on target and both runners hold. If there was an error, then the runner from 2nd rounds 3rd base and attempts to score. Roll d6. If the roll is lower than the pitcher’s basic fielding rating, the pitcher drops the throw home from the catcher for an E1 that allows that runner to score as well; otherwise, the man from 2nd is tagged out at the plate on a 2­1. [19] Fly out to the right fielder. The man on 2nd holds but the man on 3rd goes for home. Roll against the Running Rating of the man on 3rd to see if he’s safe or out on a 9­2. [20] Deep fly ball to right field. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the right fielder’s basic fielding rating, then the right fielder makes a leaping catch and the runners each tag up a base. If the roll is equals to the right fielder’s basic fielding rating, then the ball goes off the tip of his glove for a triple. If the roll is less than the right fielder’s basic fielding rating, then the ball goes over the wall for a home run. (If the fences are too tall to allow a fielder to rob a homer, then the ball goes off the wall for a triple instead.)

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Fielder ­ Right Fielder ­ Bases Loaded [1­3] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right field. All runners hold B ­ RBI single into right field followed by an E9. The man on 2nd scores on the hit if his Running

Rating is 11 or higher; otherwise he scores on the error. The man on 1st scores on the error and the batter advances to second.

C ­ 2­RBI single into right field. The man on 1st scores on an E9 which also allows the batter to move up to 2nd. If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it all the way to 3rd.

[4­7] Use Fielder Check. A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The man on 3rd can attempt to tag up. B ­ Initially appears to be a 2­RBI single to right field that advances all base runners two bases.

However, the play is reviewed and it’s decided that the man on 2nd missed 3rd base. If there were two outs, no runs scored. Otherwise, only one run counts and you do not give the batter a single. The man on 2nd is out with a putout credited to the third baseman.

C ­ Base­clearing double down the right field line. The batter is thrown out going for 3rd on a 9­4.5. [8­10] Use Fielder Check.

A ­ Fly out to the right fielder. The man on 3rd scores. B ­ With two outs, a single to right field after the man on 1st passes the man on 2nd between 2nd

and 3rd and is ruled out (credit the third baseman with a putout) and only the lead run counts. Otherwise, a double moves the runners two bases; if the man on 1st has a Running Rating of 11 or higher, he is out attempting to score on a 9­4­2.

C ­ Right fielder retreats back on a deep ball and runs into the wall, injuring himself. It’s a double off the wall, clearing the bases. If the batter has a Running Rating of 16 or higher, he makes it into third for a triple.

[11­12] The right fielder has trouble tracking a shallow liner into right. Roll d6. If the roll is less than the right fielder’s basic fielding rating, the ball goes off his glove for an E9; the batter holds at 1st and the runners advance one base (two bases if there are two outs). Otherwise, the right fielder makes a terrific catch coming in and all runners hold. [13­17] The right fielder gets under a ball deep along the right field line in foul territory. The defense can choose to either catch the ball and allow the man to score from 3rd or let the ball drop foul. [18­19] Fly ball into right center. Roll d6. If the roll is higher than the right fielder’s basic fielding rating, the right fielder makes the catch and the men on 2nd and 3rd each tag up and advance a base. Otherwise, the ball is dropped for an E9 that scores 3 runs; the batter is thrown out at 3rd by the center fielder who has retrieved the ball for an 8­5. [20] Fly ball into right center. The right fielder and center fielder both go for the ball and collide. The right fielder is injured. The center fielder gets up and goes after the ball. Compare his Running Rating to that of the batter. If the batter’s Running Rating is higher, score it as an inside­the­park homer. Otherwise, the center fielder throws him out at 3rd on an 8­4­5 after the base­clearing double.

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