Get it Right...MLB Judgement Call

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by jumpmaster


How would you handle this? Official #1 rules that basketball is tipped out of bounds by white. Official #2 who had a different angle, comes in and states that he is absolutely positive that blue tipped the ball last.

Then we are going to change the call. And this situation is discussed in every single pregame I have. But, that is not being overruled. That is being given information to help me make the proper call. But if I was all over the play as Official #1 and I saw the play, I am sticking with my original call. Because #2 has different angle, does not mean he had a better angle or a better look at how the ball got out of bounds.

Being overruled means that one official saw something and makes a call regardless of what the original officials saw or what their coverage area is as well. That is not OVERRULING another official. That is helping an official. The calling officials can reject that information if they choose to. A Supreme Court Judge can overrule a decision that is made by an Appellate Court Judge's decision. Officials cannot just make a decision without the approval of the calling official. So I really do not see how someone is being overruled when calling officials can stick with their own call. If a BU Umpire feels he made the right call, no one can make him change it. The same in all sports I work. Again, if you do not believe me, ask this very question on the Basketball Board and use the language of OVERRULE and see what reaction you will get.

Peace