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Originally Posted by umpire99
I say the base umpire should come in before the defensive team leaves the field and inform everybody that the batter is out and not the runner. I know some guys think we should wait to be asked, but why do that when you know your partner missed something and you can help fix it?  |
I have umpired for a few years now. This is a major pet peave of mine. The umpires one the field, whethere there are 1, 2, 3, 4 or more, are on the same side and should NEVER do something to make their partner look bad. The fans, etc. finds enough stuff to yell at. In fact, the initial check swing call is the plate umpires entirely. The base umpire is there just for help if the plate umpire needs it or asks for it.
If I were on the field with you and you came down the line on me, when you got to me, I would tell you to get back to your position. And would then likely ask the assignor to not put me back on the field with you.
I understand guys make mistakes, but this is a mistake that is not forgiveable. You can blow a safe/out, ball.strike or whatever, but making your partner look bad is the ultimate sin.