Quote:
Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Bob hit it on the head. I usually ask my partner when I notice
that s/he has signaled OBS and the play is over, "Are you
satisfied with the end result?" Since I did not make the call
I would not know or assume to know what protection s/he was
allowing
the runner.
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Remember, if the runner was put out, that is the call. A DDB is in effect until the obstructed runner scores, reaches the base to which they were protected or is tagged out. Since the umpire making the call (assuming s/he didn't also see the obs) is not the one with the DDB, they need to make that call to allow the play to finish.
Play at the plate.
PU: "OUT!"
BU: "DEAD BALL", make signal and check position of any other runners between bases. Place those runners and inform PU of the obstruction call and appropriate award.
Offense coach: "Hey, those guys a pretty good umps. They were all over that play."
Defense coach: "What are you talking about? He was just watching the play, the runner needs to go around."
