Not I, they are pretty quick and don't leave time to make the call.
When I did my first HS game, many years ago, my partner had to leave early. A real high infield fly was hit and there were men on first and second. Got it.
I proudly stepped up in front of the plate with mask in left hand and yelled: "Infield fly, batter is out". The ball was caught and to my chagrin, all the players left the field. There were two outs in the last of the last. I quickly rolled the balls back and went to my car. G.
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