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Originally Posted by Manny A
Where does this mechanic come from? NCAA? I don't believe it's a FED or ASA mechanic, but I could be wrong.
And I'm a little confused by both of you having a catch. Does that mean you both gave a visual signal? Or did you simply agree it was a catch in some between-inning meet or post-game discussion? In ASA and FED, if I've got the plate and I don't see my partner busting inside on this, I'm not making any call initially because I'm assuming he's got it.
I agree with the others. It's especially imperative on a trouble ball like this for the umpire to make an emphatic verbal and visual call.
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Your default on this play should be the other way around... unless your partner calls you off (I'm going!), it's your call.
But in either case --- whoever's call it is should call the out when they see an out. Loudly if close like in the OP or if touch matters on a tag - quietly if it's a can of corn. (Note ... is there EVER a time that we have an out on a close play and don't call it verbally?)