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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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Originally posted by YoungRighty
I think we're confusing two situations.
Case One: The batter can run on a dropped third strike. It is not obvious whether it was caught or not. I think we all agree that the caught/not caught decision should be clearly communicated immediately. My question was (and still is): what are the best mechanics to do this?
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A) Give the "safe sign" or point at the dirt.
B) Verbalize "safe" "no catch" or "[the ball's] on the ground"
Choose one from column A, one from column B.
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Bob is, of course, describing the entirely appropriate mechanic for the BASE UMPIRE to advise the Plate Umpire that the 3rd strike was uncaught.
That is not the same mechanic as the PLATE UMPIRE might use in declaring a batter out to prevent a defensive play on him at 1st base.
Cheers
Wed Sep 24, 2003, 02:49pm
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