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Originally Posted by Shmuelg
Hi folks,
I ump and coach baseball here in Israel (yes!). Our games have two umps (if we're lucky!).
I have been told by a few folks here that if the BU is behind 2nd or SS (ie, not at first base), then the PU cannot refer to him for an appealed check swing. The reasoning is that the BU cannot see the swing from where he is standing, as he has to be down the line (first base or third base).
So, the question is twofold: Is this how you guys work?
Secondly, say the PU *does* ask the BU for help, by pointing at him. What is the BU to do?
My take on it is that the BU should be able to do this, as I think he can clearly see if the batter intended to swing or not. Whether he "broke his wrists" or not is only a small indicator of his intent. You can tell if a batter wanted to hit that ball, it's usually straight-forward.
What do you folks say?
Thanks,
Shmuel
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The applicable rules are:
OBR 9.01
(a) The league president shall appoint one or more umpires to officiate at each league championship game.
Rule 9.02(c) Comment: The manager or the catcher may request the plate umpire to ask his partner for help on a half swing when the plate umpire calls the pitch a ball, but not when the pitch is called a strike.
Notice the rules do not say ANYTHING about the position of the BU.
As Rich said in OBR / NCAA we have to. In FED (HS rules) we do not "have to" however, even in a FED game most PU's will oblige.
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Secondly, say the PU *does* ask the BU for help, by pointing at him. What is the BU to do?
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If I'm the BU I give the PU what I saw. Safe signal for a ball and an out signal for a strike.
Pete Booth