[Hugo Tafurst2]

Originally posted by JRutledge
I am the home plate umpire with a runner on second base (there were other runners, but not relevant to this story). The pitcher pitches a strike down the middle, but the catcher immediately throws the ball to second base to pick off the runner. Now the base umpire is in the middle of the field when this happens and basically falls asleep and does not look at the pick off attempt. The throw clearly beats the runner by a couple of steps. The fielder appears to clearly tag the runner. The base umpire, my partner calls the runner safe. He does not ask for help, he acts like he blew the call, but does not admit he blew the call to me or the coach that is going ape sh!t!! The coach wants me to give help, but I am not helping without being asked.

What would you do?

Would you give your opinion?

Would you let it go?

Peace

What would I do?

I'd get ready for the next pitch....