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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
I just spent some time parusing my copy and didn't see anything there to cover this. There are times, however, when an umpire's use of poor mechanics causes a runner to be put out unjustly should be "fixed." They're not mentioned in the MLBUM though.
Tim.
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So you're using 9.01C for your ruling in this case?
There are two times when an umpire kills the ball when it involves him.
He is hit with a batted ball and he interferes with a throw.
Colliding with a base runner is not one.
Eddings blew the call.