re: Ruling on SELA catcher tossing ball to his dugout

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But if the shortstop overthrows first the runner only goes to 2nd, not 3rd.

That is because he has not reached first base yet.

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sure he has in some cases. if he beats the throw he has reached first. then the throw goes into the stands. he's still only awarded second.

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That is because he has not reached first base yet. He is awarded first base and second base in that situation. If he has already passed first base, he is awarded second + third.

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sure he has in some cases. if he beats the throw he has reached first. then the throw goes into the stands. he's still only awarded second.

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I'm pretty sure that technically it's based on where the runners are when the pitch is thrown....if the throw resulting in the ball becoming dead is the first play by an infielder (i.e. not on the relay throw on a double play).