[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by Mattinglyfan

I believe as a manager that I have a right to an explanation why he thought the runner was safe. Was the throw late, did the 1baseman pull his foot, was there no control?
Any suggestions how I might handle this situation with this umpire in the future?

First things first - You do not have a RIGHT for an explanation on safes / outs; balls / strikes; Fair / Foul.

If there is a rule interpretation or awarding of bases that you do not agree with, then you have the "right" to question a ruling but not JUDGEMENT Calls.

Let's turn it around a bit.

Suppose you sent a certain runner home from second base on a single and the runner was thrown out by a mile. Would you like your judgement questioned as to why you sent the runner? or You keep your starting F1 in the game for one batter too many meaning F1 gives up a gopher ball.

You call for a hit /run where B1 K's and R1 is a dead duck at second. In other words I do not think you as coach would want players , parents etc. questioning your judgement.

If F4, F5, or F6 doesn't matter can't handle a ground ball and the inning goes on forever, I think you would get upset if we said "Hey Skip common take out so and so".

Therefore in summary you do not have the right to question judgement calls. This isn't the PROS where it's tolerated.

Pete Booth