Did he Touch the plate?

[Interested Ump]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

This situation brings up a question. I have seen other's point at the plate when a run counts, and I have done it before. If Tim Mc would have done this and emphatically signaled safe, all this hooha would have been avoided.

Now, I don't advocate doing it on every run, as I have seen before. But in certain critical situations, why not? Your thoughts?

Indeed. It references your call, the point followed with a declaration as simple as "Hand!" is a powerful tool for the experienced umpire.

[Kaliix]

I agree with you in that McClelland could have been quicker on the safe signal.

But as pointed out earlier in this thread, McClelland was rated the No. 1 umpire in the league by the players. I think his competence is unquestioned. He got this call right. He just could have been quicker about letting us know that.

Originally Posted by Interested Ump

I never enjoy seeing a brother official make a public fool out of himself. I cringe at Mr. McClelland's repeated attempts to do so. If PU had a touch, and a loose ball, he has "Safe". McClelland's insistence on slow mechanics across all calls severely damaged the authority of this call. In turn, it equally damaged the perception of his competence.

[Interested Ump]

Originally Posted by Kaliix

I agree with you in that McClelland could have been quicker on the safe signal.

But as pointed out earlier in this thread, McClelland was rated the No. 1 umpire in the league by the players. I think his competence is unquestioned.

No longer.