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Originally Posted by CecilOne
In spite of my respect for most of you, I will still stop play and get someone's attention if I see a potentially serious injury or risk.
I think ignoring it is neglect.
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Who is that person from the offense standing in the area in foul territory near the base? Yes, it is the person responsible for that runner.
Nope, the umpire's job is to make the call. It is a dead ball. If the player's team isn't watching the game, what are you umpiring, practice? Unless you are qualified and licensed to administer medical aid, the most you may want to do is "suggest" that someone from the team may want to check on their player.
The ambulance chasers, insurance companies and cowardly judges have made it a risky proposition in attempting to help our fellow human being and when it comes down to it, my family comes first.