Interesting observation

[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by David Emerling

I was watching a district game between two local powerhouses this evening and a very interesting thing occurred.

With 1 out, R1 attempts to steal. The PU calls batter interference on the play (and it was) as the catcher's throw barely failed to retire the stealing runner.

The PU ruled the batter out and directed R1 to return to 1st.

A discussion then broke out which was initiated by the defensive manager.

This game came to a complete stall. The fans started to get restless. 20 minutes go by as the umpires actually went in search of a rule book. There they were ... all three of them ... the defensive manager and both umpires leafing through the rule book.

My observation is this. Normally, an associations TOP Officials get Distict Games. I have NEVER seen a Game come to a Halt to search for a rule-book except in LL. Also, even if the Umpires did go get one, it's not an "Open Book Test" to include the Coaches as well.

Also, you did not mention which state this was in. Most states use FED rules, but there are a few that do not.

As others mentioned there's a FED Case Play on this with 2 strikes. My concern is what Kind of Officials does one have here.

Pete Booth