Did he Touch the plate? - The Official Forum

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Fri Oct 05, 2007, 02:04am

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Originally Posted by TxUmp

Everyone has commented on McClelland's habitually slow mechanics. But as my mentor Carl Childress has told me many times, there are two plays that can be called immediately - with no chance of reversal - safe at first and safe at home. If the runner actually touched home plate, there is NO reason to delay. He is safe - now and forever - regardless of whether the catcher tagged him or the ball got away or whatever.

Pass along my respects to Mr. Childress, roundly reviled here for asserting new and innovative looks at stodgy, Old Guard umpiring.

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