MLB clarifies definition of possession for infielders on forceouts during attempted DPs

FILE - In this April 8, 2014, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist bobbles the ball as Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) slides into second base during the third inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Escobar was called safe and review of the play stood. Baseball clarified the meaning of possession for infielders trying to turn double plays on forceouts, saying on Friday, April 25, that they must have complete control of the ball but may drop it after intentionally opening their gloves for transfers to their throwing hands. In the first season of expanded instant replay, when infielders have possession while trying to turn double plays has become controversial. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Baseball clarified the meaning of possession for infielders trying to turn double plays on forceouts, saying they must have complete control of the ball but may drop it after intentionally opening their gloves for transfers to their throwing hands.

In the first season of expanded instant replay, when infielders have possession while trying to turn double plays has become controversial.

Major League Baseball said the interpretation of the Playing Rules Committee was agreed to by MLB, the players' association and the umpires' union.

MLB said Friday the committee, chaired by New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, determined "a legal catch has occurred ... if the fielder had complete control over the ball in his glove, but drops the ball after intentionally opening his glove to make the transfer to his throwing hand."


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