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Originally posted by whiskers_ump
A play that close, the player making the best effort for the end
result will get the call. (i.e. SS makes a diving grab deep in the
and from her knees throws BR out at 1B.) Sell it, look the offensive
coach straight in the eyes, and return to your position. If the runner
made a better effort (i.e. arrived same time when she should have
been out by the "old by a mile") Sell it, stare at the location of
the play, return to position.
JMWOHAT - Just my way of handling a tie, or apparent tie.
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Glen, are you trying to bait me or what?
Effort is irrelevant, period. The umpire's job is NOT to reward effort or skill. The umpire is paid to determine the result of the play, not grade the play itself.
I do know umpires that take Glen's approach. I've seen these umpires morph into spectators to the point THEY damn near miss the end of the play.
Am I saying that an umpire cannot recognize a good play? No, I am saying that should not be a determining factor in the umpire's ruling.