Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandit
Let me see if i understand this.....runner on first, plate ump is to trail BR until he/she is confident of pulled or no pulled foot.
|
You do understand it.
Quote:
|
AND THEN worry about the runner that had been on first and the subsiquent call at third when that runner is busting butt to go to third.
|
You got it. Other than misspelling subsequent twice (2 different ways even).
Quote:
|
Why would a plate umpire want to be concerned about a "possible" appeal of a play at first and not be in position for his/her Primary responsibilty of the call at third?
|
Two possibilities ... a) because said umpire wants to work again, b) because the umpire has been to a clinic and knows their responsibilities on this play.
Quote:
|
Why would a plate umpire be worried about a call that is NOT his/her primary responsibility?
|
I doubt PU was worried. PU was operating as told and taught though.
Quote:
|
The pulled foot of a first base defensive player is not the primary call of the plate umpire.
|
Says who? You... vs NCAA mechanic manuals and clinics (among others)? I choose the latter - no offense intended.