Wed Mar 05, 2008, 08:13pm
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NY
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Originally Posted by Chris_Hickman
In the 2 man system, the base umpire is always responsible for all runners tagging up ( except R3 ). Now, the umpire actually seeing the tag up is another story. As umpires, we have to prioritize what we do. Fair/foul..catch/ no catch is out top priority.... runners tagging, IMO, is a distant 3rd. You just have to do the best you can, but don't take your eye off that ball until the fielder demonstates firm and secure possession and volentary release. Then check for tag ups....If you have any doubt whether the runner tagged up...he tagged up!
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Base ump has no fair/foul with any runners on.
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