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Originally Posted by Rich
I am happy to provide input if asked, but there's no way I call a HBP from the bases. Ever.
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I agree. Neither would I. That's why I brief this before the game starts. So, in effect, I
am asking my partner. I'm asking him to make the call if he sees it. If he refuses because he's not comfortable making that call - that's OK.
There is a trend in umpiring and that is increased emphasis on "getting it right" and less emphasis on "That's not my call."