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On May 27, 1981, Seattle Mariners third baseman Lenny Randle attempted an unconventional play against the Kansas City Royals. When Amos Otis hit a slow roller down the third base line, Randle dropped to his hands and knees, blowing the ball toward foul territory. Initially, umpire Larry McCoy called it foul, but Royals manager Jim Frey protested, arguing Randle illegally altered the ball’s path. After deliberation, the umpires reversed the call, awarding Otis a single, ruling Randle’s action imp

Today In 1981: Seattle #Mariners third baseman Lenny Randle tries to blow the baseball into foul territory! Home plate umpire Larry McCoy winds up awarding an infield single to Kansas City #Royals batter Amos Otis! (A for effort Lenny!) #MLB #1980s #Funny #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile