Overruled balk call

[FTVMartin]

That is clearly a balk. He must step off the rubber, not on to the top of the rubber.

That being said, my assoc. schedules through an online program and we have the ability to block partners who we don't want to work with. I would never work with him again.

If you can't do that, next time you're in C just overrule one of his strike calls because you could see it from there.

[Jimology]

Would've conferenced quietly (Not from across the field).

1. Remind him I had the better view.
2. Agree that he stepped back.
3. Pointed out that what he couldn't see was that it wasn't a step off.

A reasonable partner would agree to enforce balk.

I would report him to your assignor. Not only should you never attempt to overrule your partner, by rule, you CANNOT overrule your partner!!!

[LMan]

Balk calls are concurrent jurisdiction - no basis to overrule. Report him to your assignor ASAP.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

What if he is your assignor?

Then discuss it with your association president.


Tim.

[Jerry]

It's not unheard of that the two umps will discuss this very thing at their pre-game. My usual partners know that the BU takes the pitcher's waist down for calling balks; the PU will take from the waist up. You don't get too many differences of opinion then.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by Jerry

It's not unheard of that the two umps will discuss this very thing at their pre-game. My usual partners know that the BU takes the pitcher's waist down for calling balks; the PU will take from the waist up. You don't get too many differences of opinion then.

Hmmm...interesting way to go about it...never heard of that one before...but I think it's good. If this were legal...think of the advantage a pitcher would have here...that is why it is a balk! Your partner =