[etbaseball]

AN AFTER THOUGHT!

As umpires, most of us do not interpret what we 'see' in the same way. Nor do we explain that which we saw in the same way. I know that when it comes to the subject of 'balks' we vary greatly in our collective views and knowledge (assessment) of what is or is not a balk. No wonder many players, coaches and fans don't understand our position. It's obvious to me that many of us don't either.

I'm sure glad that brain surgery doesn't require any knowledge regarding what is or is not a 'balk.'