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Originally Posted by SC Ump
I played on a team a couple of years back. I rarely do that. I consider myself a very good umpire, but not so good at playing.
One night, the BU did not show up. PU was making all calls from the pitch calling position, not even getting out from behind the plate. It was a friendly game and we were getting beat badly. I was coaching first one inning and decided that on the next play to first, I would move into "position" and make the call at first . . . of course calling safe for our team no matter what. The ball was a grounder over 3B. F5 made a great diving stop and came up throwing. It was bang-bang at first with B/R out by less than a half step. I sold it with a very energetic overhand out.
Oops - - I meant to call safe.
My team wouldn't let me coach anymore.
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Glad I'm not the only one who watches a ball game and has that "twitch" of making the right call. 
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Dave
I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!
Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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