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Old Mon Aug 31, 2009, 09:52pm
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Originally Posted by johnnyg08 View Post
If BU goes out, it's his catch...in 2 man baseball, the umpire does not go out on every situation. Does that help? Mechanics like this should be covered in the umpire's pregame...the conversation can go something like this:

PU: "I'll take all routine fly balls to the outfield. If you go out, it's your call, I'll take B/R into 2nd, 3rd...let me know that you've got home on a potential play"

BU: "Okay, sounds good."
If I'm PU at this pre-game, I almost always get: "Son, you're 20 years younger than me. If I go out for a call, don't expect me at home."

I completely understand, and take the runner all the way. It's great to know this BEFORE we step onto the field, though.
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