new rule this year, called a

wilbur82® · 2025-05-21T19:19:58.395Z

Ya got the actual base and then there looks like an orange base outside the line but adjacent to it. Hep me out.

Re: Beisbol question cuz I don now....What is the pad by the 1st base for?

More to avoid total collisions like Luis Arraez had a few weeks back

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new rule this year, called a "safety base"

May 21, 2025, 3:33 PM [ in reply to Re: Beisbol question cuz I don now....What is the pad by the 1st base for? ]

The AI machine explains......

In NCAA baseball, a double first base (also called a "safety base") is used to reduce collisions at first base between the runner and the fielder. The double base consists of a standard white base and an additional colored bag, often orange or green, placed slightly off-line. The fielder uses the white base, while the runner uses the colored base when running to first base. Once the runner reaches first base, only the white base is considered the safe base.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Purpose:
The double first base aims to minimize collisions between runners and fielders, particularly during runs from home plate to first base.

How it works:
The first baseman uses the standard white base to tag out the runner.
The runner uses the colored safety base when running to first base.
Once the runner reaches first base, only the white base is considered the official base for safe contact, says Sports Illustrated.

Exceptions:
On a dropped third strike, the first baseman is allowed to touch either base after catching the throw.
If a ground ball takes the first baseman across the colored base, the runner can use the other base to avoid a collision.

Implementation:
The NCAA Division I Rules Committee instituted this rule in 2025 to address player safety concerns.

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couple more caveats I have seen this season

Beisbol question cuz I don now....What is the pad by the 1st base for?

Re: Beisbol question cuz I don now....What is the pad by the 1st base for?

More to avoid total collisions like Luis Arraez had a few weeks back

new rule this year, called a "safety base"

couple more caveats I have seen this season

Tks.***

That second one is crazy. I bet the batter was pissed at that.***

That's why you gotta know the rules.

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