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canada
The first ball that was hit to right was fair by about 15' when it started out. I saw no reason to signal fair . . . because I did not know what the RF corner looked like at ground level I decided to go. What I did do wrong was NOT signal "SAFE" afer the ball bounced off the fence.
I have always "sold" close "safe" calls with a double "SAFE." Just a habit from many, many years of working.
I thought the "out on the tag" call was obviously my call as the BR had passed the 45' line. Also I looked at the PU before making the call and he "nodded" as I took the call.
My eval was good.
When asked "why did you go out on the ground ball to right field?" my answer was:
"Three umpires and one runner . . . why wouldn' I go out?"
I was given highest marks for hustle, judgement, mechanics, fraternization, timing and rules knowledge. My only "ding" was for "leaving the infield too quickly at the end of an inning."
Good crew and good game.
Regards,
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