Softball rules that need changing.

[JMV JustMyView]

In my opinion these three rules need to be changed for the 2025 season.

1. If a coach wins a challenge, they deserve the challenge back. You shouldn’t be punished for missed calls.

2. If a team wants to intentionally walk a batter they should be able to put them on 1st base without having to throw a pitch.

3. Runners leaving base early shouldn't be reviewable.

[ragin50]

In my opinion these three rules need to be changed for the 2025 season.

1. If a coach wins a challenge, they deserve the challenge back. You shouldn’t be punished for missed calls.

2. If a team wants to intentionally walk a batter they should be able to put them on 1st base without having to throw a pitch.

3. Runners leaving base early shouldn't be reviewable.

I agree with 1 and 2 but not 3. Why should runners be allowed to leave early? I also think the umpires should make the call without just waiting for the challenge.

[CajunAmos]

I agree with 1 and 2 but not 3. Why should runners be allowed to leave early? I also think the umpires should make the call without just waiting for the challenge.

With the new rule, steals dropped about 70%. The reason is it's almost impossible to accurately judge exactly when the ball leaves the pitchers hand.

[CajunVic]

It should not be reviewable. The umpire should be under same constraints as the player. No review.

[JMV JustMyView]

I agree with 1 and 2 but not 3. Why should runners be allowed to leave early? I also think the umpires should make the call without just waiting for the challenge.

I never said the runner should be able to leave early. It should be on the umpire to call it.

[CajunsSball22]

In my opinion these three rules need to be changed for the 2025 season.

1. If a coach wins a challenge, they deserve the challenge back. You shouldn’t be punished for missed calls.

2. If a team wants to intentionally walk a batter they should be able to put them on 1st base without having to throw a pitch.

3. Runners leaving base early shouldn't be reviewable.

Agree with 1 & 3

[cajundiehard]

How about only reviewable when the umpire makes the call of an out for leaving early?

So it would NOT be reviewable if the umpire did NOT make the call at the time of the play.

[Cajunrunner]

I'm just going to say that any rule that discourages base stealing is not a good rule.

[JMV JustMyView]

Agree with 1 & 3

How does #2 apply to college baseball?

[Swamp]

In my opinion these three rules need to be changed for the 2025 season.

1. If a coach wins a challenge, they deserve the challenge back. You shouldn’t be punished for missed calls.

2. If a team wants to intentionally walk a batter they should be able to put them on 1st base without having to throw a pitch.

3. Runners leaving base early shouldn't be reviewable.

I'm not well versed in NCAA Softball but yea, all three of those are absolutely contenders for modification or even complete removal.

[CajunSID]

In my opinion these three rules need to be changed for the 2025 season.

1. If a coach wins a challenge, they deserve the challenge back. You shouldn’t be punished for missed calls.

2. If a team wants to intentionally walk a batter they should be able to put them on 1st base without having to throw a pitch.

3. Runners leaving base early shouldn't be reviewable.

Agree w/ #1. Disagree w/ #2. Make ‘em pitch.

Disagree w/ #3 but feel rule should be amended. Release is too late given velo of the college game.

[JMV JustMyView]

Agree w/ #1. Disagree w/ #2. Make ‘em pitch.

Disagree w/ #3 but feel rule should be amended. Release is too late given velo of the college game.

What does college baseball do when they want to intentionally walk a batter? Pitch to them or they get put on without being pitch to?