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Originally posted by GarthB
I agree that getting the call correct is important. But I also believe that getting it correct, correctly is equally important. Nothing is bigger than the game. Not even a missed call.
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I agree with Garth on this point, and so does the PBUC. Section 7 of the PBUC Umpire Manual, entitled
Instructions to Umpires, says in part:
Cooperate with your partners. Help each other. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance if you are blocked out on a play. The main objective is to have all decisions ultimately correct
That tells me two things about making the right call
- You don't have to get it correct straight away - getting it "ulitimately correct" is what is important
- There is a process to be followed for dealing with questionable calls - the initiative is with the umpire making the call to "ask for help"
I didn't see the decision in question. I have no opinion on the relative abilities of either McClelland or Hernandez. What I do have is a great belief in the crew system as it is outlined in the rules of the game.
IMHO the ONLY way McClelland should have become involved in this call was if Hernandez asked him OR if another official other than Hernandez OR McClelland made a different call on that same play bringing OBR 9.04(c) into effect.
Hope this helps
Cheers