re: UCI fans were PISSED at Gillespie after the game...

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Correct. It's not a trick play at all

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I guess maybe. However, it's not the same as a hit and run. In the hit and run case, it's a steal with the probably of the throwdown if the batter does not make contact. From there, there is still a good chance for the steal (statistically it's more often successful than not).

However, in the suicide squeeze, if the batter fails to make contact, it's an automatic out for your runner who was in scoring position.

I can see why people don't view it as a "trick" play because it's somewhat common. That's about the only reason I wouldn't call it tricky.


BTW, in the football definition, it's a trick play. At least according to the people who chime in wikipedia.

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They go on to say, "A trick play is often risky, offering the potential for a large gain or a touchdown if it is successful, but with the chance of a significant loss of yards or a turnover if not. Trick plays are rarely used not only because of the riskiness, but to also maintain the element of surprise for when they are used."

For whatever wikipedia is worth.