Interference at first base

[Rich]

Originally posted by blueump
This is something I always communicate with my partner (if I haven't worked with him before, and sometimes even if I have) BEFORE the game ever starts:

It is improper to ever "over-rule" any umpire, unless they ask for your help. If the call at first base is your call, it stays your call unless you ask for help.

How would I handle it? Between innings, I would gently approach my partner (he'd know something was up, cause I wouldn't be where I belonged during the inning change) and tell him that he ever over-ruled a call of mine again, without me asking for help, he'd be finishing the game ALONE!

JMHO

A plate umpire calling interference isn't an overrule. Happens all the time in running lane interference -- the base umpire calls safe on the merit of the play and the plate umpire calls the interference because he has the angle.

Doesn't sound like the right call in this situation, though.