[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by Jerry



The excuse that Carl proposes (the umpires may only see this situation a couple times in their career)isn't logical. I'm sure U1 could just as easily have said, "Interference, Strike on the batter, R3 is out." Most MLB umpires have indeed officiated at lower levels; and have more than likely seen the situation more than once. After all, he was familiar with 6.06(c), wasn't he? Why would he not be familiar with 7.09 as well? You're certainly not suggesting he didn't know about the "Exception" either; are you?

If indeed you are suggesting that, then your sarcasm and criticism of my discussion would have to apply to him as well. Yes?

FYI Jerry

The PU apoligized and admitted he made a mistake and the runner should be called out.

As far as your comments about MLB umpires - it happens.

Even Sandy Kofax gave up a home-run during his illustrious career.

Also, Papa C is "right on" in his observation about ML umpires not encountering these strange type plays.

No matter if you encountered it before or not if you do not see it on a regular bases you have to stop and think.

Look at it this way. Suppose you use a computer software product say EXCEL on a regular bases and then you do not use it again for quite some time, inevitably you will forget how to use some of it's features until you start ENCOUNTERING it again.

Umpiring is no different. It was a strange play and the umpire simply made a mistake on who was out.

Look at last's years play with AEROD, when's the last time you saw something like that. The umpires got the call right but not after they huddled and had a full discussion.

Side note: When you receive responses from several known authorities on the subject matter is a good bet that they "might have something". It's not being arrogant.

Pete Booth