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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Have to disagree. It is what it is, shame on the batter.
Many of the calls we make are not popular, but the only people on the field that decide what rules to use are those who agree to play under certain rules.
Let me ask you this: If the ball was fair, would you call him out when the team throws the ball to 1B before he reaches it, if he even runs? Would you call it an out if the catcher caught the ball in flight? If the team did not make a play and he ran to 1B would you call him safe?
There are two teams out there and they both expect you to apply the rules. It really isn't our job to make up for their stupidity no matter how anal it seems to be (and trust me, I know anal  ).
Not making this call may very well get another umpire in trouble when the call is correctly made. We have all heard the "I played here/there and they never make that call" crap. However, sometimes I have to wonder after reading some of the posts on different boards. |
We (I) am there to facilitate an event.....if it makes sense....at that particular level.....with those particular participants...than I might help facilitate that event!
But thats just me.