Did he go?

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by Robert G
Runners on 1st & 2nd, I am PU, Bu is in C Slot.
B1 checks his swing & I ask my partner for Help "did he go"?
I caught him off guard & he did not react right away then gave the safe sign.Was I wrong for asking for his help with a right hand batter up? What if it was a lefty up?

2- I understand the V in a 2 man crew, but with none on & f8 makes a great catch in center who's call would it be?

3- Do you (PU) signal verbally when a infielder makes a catch at his shoe tops?
Thanks, Robert

1 and 2: These are pregame things that you need to go over. According to the mechanics, you can ask your partner on any check swing. But remember at the NF level, it is up to you and only you to make that decision. In college you ask if the catcher requests appeal.

#2: If the centerfielder goes to his right, most of the time it is your call as the PU. But again, you need to discuss this and see what your partner does too. If he goes out, you assist in a call if needed, but you have the runners primarily.

#3: I personally verbally every out. You do not have to do it very loud, but you do it so that someone knows that you at least had an out. Just my opinion.