Umpire worried about lawsuit?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Ncbaseballfan

Certainly not arguing that it wasn't his call, however I have seen leagues put that decison on the home team into their by laws to take it out of the umpires hands. Just wondering if this umpires concern about a lawsuit is fruitless or if it has actually occurred before?

It's in the hands of the home team prior to the game starting. I would never accept an assignment where I wasn't in control of this decision after the game begins.

(Corrected. Thanks Bob.)

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Rich

It's in the hands of the umpires prior to the game starting. I would never accept an assignment where I wasn't in control of this decision after the game begins.

I think you mean "home team." And, I agree.