Steppin on toes

[Rich]

Originally posted by scyguy
rich you are correct the majority of the time, B or C, you still have time to get a good angle. But, there are times when an appeal is necessary. The way we handle it is BU replies "did he pull?", PU replies either "No he did not" while showing the out sign or "yes he did" showing the safe sign. The call is made by the PU not the BU. Works well for us. Similar in a sense to the check swing appeal.

And what happens if the PU is watching a runner touch the plate or watching another runner touch third -- his PRIMARY responsibilities, BTW?

Last night, I happened to be looking in the direction of first base. What if I wasn't, watching the runner touch home or watching the runner come around third? Actually, I glanced up at the moment the tag happened. What if I hadn't and my partner pointed? Should I shrug my shoulders?

I just hope everyone realizes that "going for help" isn't a foolproof option and is never better than working and getting your own calls.

--Rich