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Originally posted by WhatWuzThatBlue
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Originally posted by David B
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I don't subscribe to that theory because if I ask you what you saw on a particular play i want you to tell me the truth, but I've called with many (mostly veterans) who will say "if I ask you just agree with me".
I'm sure that is prevalent up and down the the food chain.
Nothing wrong with asking, but as Garth suggested, only ask when its appropriate. On this play, the umpire was correct in not asking since he had the best view of the play.
Thanks
David
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Then why did he ask the shortstop whether he made the tag or not? In poker, that would be a "tell".
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His experience. Whether he saw the tag or not is not the point, he still had the best view of the play.
I've had a similiar play and I've asked either f6 or f4 about the tag. Doesn't mean I didn't see it, just wanted to know what they saw. Maybe I missed it, but that doesn't change the call.
I'm sure this umpire has been around the block with these players many many times, just as the guys that I've asked, I knew them very well from having called them through HS and college. My experience gives me lots of leeway in dealing with the players and coaches.
A couple of others have said they would never ask a player, that's fine too. Everyone has their own style. Mine is to interact with the players during the game. That's why I enjoy the game so much after many years of calling.
When I no longer enjoy it, I'll start coaching my son's teams. (g)
Thanks
David