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Originally Posted by kingUMP
Not to negatively comment on these umpires who have volunteered their time and expense to umpire in the LLWS, but here I go...
In tonight's game, Southeast vs Northwest, three plays got to me:
1: Oregon player missed first base, and the defense appealed, but the umpire called him safe? From the replay it looked like an easy call, and in a 6 man crew, where else would he have been looking? He doesn't have much other responsibility, other than staying on his feet, which he did admirably.
2: Oregon first baseman catching a throw from an infielder against the ground, then used his bare hand to help pick the ball up. Umpire still called the runner out! I don't know about this call, he may have gotten it right, and from his (correct) angle he likely couldn't see what the camera saw. Or am I missing the boat on this one? What did you all think?
3. Finally, on the Georgia bunt, runner was hit in the back with the throw from the catcher, while he was in fair territory (outside of the running lane). This one seemed obvious too!
What game were these guys watching? Or is it just me? Maybe I am confunsed, watching and commenting from my couch, after seeing the replay several times. These guys do great, but, uh, well, maybe not tonight.
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During the last couple of years IMO, the quality of umpiring at the Regional level and ultimately the LLWS was of good quality.
I do not know what happened this year. The games I watched on TV at the Regional level the umpiring was sub-par at best and the umpires at WP are not off to a good start.
Also, what has driven me crazy is all the theatricals on a swinging strike 3. It's like the PU's want to put on a show for ESPN. Also, the emphatic Foul ball calls on balls that everyone knows are foul.
As far as the running lane violation, I would not be too hard on the PU. Remember the infamous Knoblock incident in the Yanks / Indians series years back,
As far as the missed base, if U1 was asleep which it appears he was, then he should have called TIME and asked for assistance knowing the play will be repalyed time amd time again on TV.
The main problem IMO, is that for the most part these guys/gals have never worked together. Also, 6 umpires on a 60ft. diamond - Overkill
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