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Originally posted by WinterWillie
R1 on second, batter-runner hits long fly ball to center field.
Runner "tags up" on the catch, goes to third and then scores on misplayed ball. What is the proper method for dead ball appeal? Can the defense just ask if the runner left early or do they have to physically touch second base with the ball? Although it is the BU's call, can the PU make the call?
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They don't have to touch second base with the ball (or the foot, or the hand, or the knee, etc). They can just ask the umpire. If they ask the wrong umpire, gently direct them to your partner. Personally, if I'm plate, and they ask me, I'll say, "coach, my partner is the person you want to ask."
This being said, does anyone on this board have the plate umpire take that call? Doesn't it make sense for the plate umpire to take that call, since PU is looking right through second base to see the ball in centerfield?