Umpire Call Changed

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by Little Papas

Thanks,
The BU did not ask for help the HU was approached by the team's coach to appeal the call a conference of umpires was called and the call was changed.

This is what happened: A ball was hit to 3rd base, the 3rd baseman threw the ball and took the 1st baseman off the bag, and he then turned and tagged the runner as he passed him by the BU called him out on the tag.

If the call was changed because of lack of vision, I could understand the HU asking if he saw the play, but the BU said he saw the play clearly and the runner was out. What do you think? Should the call stand?

Dave:

Above you'll see the fourth post in this thread quoted. This made it pretty clear that the coach went to the PU and the PU inappropriately conferred with his partner without solocitation. I would imagine he was upset that you would even think about defending such an act by another umpire. I do agree with you that his comments were harsh and uncalled for, but is there a possibility there's a history between the two of you?


Tim.