Can a Baseball Player Hit a Home Run and Crawl Around the Bases?

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Discover the wild scenarios baseball fans come up with when questioning the rules of the game.

If a batter hit a home run but tore his ACL on the swing, would he be forced to crawl around the bases for the run to count?
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Summary

  • Fans speculate on whether a player should crawl around bases if injured post-home run
  • Reddit users debate using pinch runners and the rules around injuries
  • Comparisons to softball and real-life incidents add to the discussion

Debating the Rules

Some users suggest a substitute player can be used according to MLB Rule 5.12(b)(3)(A). Others debate the use of pinch runners and the game’s spirit.

Creative Solutions

Speculations range from help by opposing fielders to more drastic measures like crawling through basepaths full of unpleasant surprises.

Real-life Examples

References to softball incidents and past MLB occasions add context, with videos showing similar scenarios to analyze.