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Originally posted by irefky
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Originally posted by nickrego
This year our association has adopted the newer mechanic of all umpires watching a fly ball hit into the outfield.
I think this is a bad mechanic, and don't like it one bit.
The point of having multiple umpires is not to have multiple sets of eyes on the same thing, but to have multiple sets of eyes on MORE things.
Example: No runners, ball hit into left field, the field umpire needs to be watching the runner for any interference, obstruction, or turn at 1st base, and to make sure he touches 1st base. The plate umpire needs to be watching and calling the ball. Now, both umpires are watching the ball, and sometimes calling the out. Very bad.
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I use the U thing, the "U" is an imaginary "U" that comes from position 7, looping in front of 2nd base and going into position 9. I hope I have not lost anyone. Anything on the foul side of 7 or 9 the PU will have it as the BU will watch the runners' activity. Of course any ball hit inside of the area, BU will cover and PU will watch the runner.
This is fed, 2 man crew. How many times are you guys in Ca going to be told, he did not touch the base. What will be your response? We don't look at that anymore? Or, it's not important. I am just thinking about what will happen. Has that been spoken about? Any others have any questions or concerns about this?
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With the bases empty, the plate umpire has every ball hit into the outfield UNLESS the base umpire in A goes out.
I have no problem with having an extra set of eyes on a potential home run ball down the line or even on a ball bouncing over the fence. But Nick makes it sound like umpires won't look at anything else. If that's the case, it's a training issue. If I was a coach, I'd have my runners cut corners.