Foul Ball Called in Error

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by PWL

Always admit your mistake. There in no right way to do anything wrong. Unless it was a judgment call or a call that can fixed, just move on. The only time this call was changed in a game of mine was in a similiar situation of yours. Freshman game and a newer ump behind the plate. Batter hits a little fly out between the mound and third base line. Pitcher slides and tries to catch the ball, but knocks it into foul territory. He declares the ball foul. Offensive coach is coach is peeved. He comes to me for clarification, and I tell him what's done is done. However, since it is late in the game and game is well in the hand of the defensive team, WE admit our mistake, consult with both coaches, and award batter first. A lesson learned for one and we walked off the field together. Now this wouldn't happen in a higher level game, but I wouldn't expect to be working a varsity game with a newer member either.

It's good that you fixed this. If you work a varsity game with a partner who makes this mistake, you probably better fix it there too. Otherwise, you could have a protestable call. This wasn't a judgement call from the way you've described it.


Tim.