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Originally Posted by WestMichBlue
I don't know if we set the bar higher, or if there are simply more people to see our mistakes. In a tournament game a couple weeks ago I had a close tag play at 2B. I stepped into the play with my arms sweeping out to both sides, then make a weak hammer as I called "OUT!" I could see the 3B coach ready to come unglued so I yelled out "Wrong signal, Right call, Coach. So let it go!" And he did.
So only a handfull of people saw my miscue, and it was quickly forgotten. Had I been on TV - ooooh you guys would have roasted me for a long time! 
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This reminds me of a story from (I believe) former Major League Umpire Ron Luciano's book.
Luciano had a close play at second base, gave a big safe signal while yelling "YOU'RE OUT!!!!". Both players looked at him and asked, "Well, Ron, which is it?"
Luciano's response: "Both of you heard me say OUT, but 30,000 people saw me signal SAFE, so you're safe!"
