nobody called timeout!!!

[MRD]

Federation. Runners on 2nd and 1st. Two man crew. Plate ump takes his mask off , turns hus rump to the pitcher and proceeds to whisk off the plate. Runner on 2nd calmly strolls over to 3rd base as iff to talk to the coach. When he gets there he stays on the bag. Defensive coach screems that he has to go back to 2nd because plate ump had his back turned so time was automatically out. Umps allow runner to remain. what do you think?

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by MRD

Federation. Runners on 2nd and 1st. Two man crew. Plate ump takes his mask off , turns hus rump to the pitcher and proceeds to whisk off the plate. Runner on 2nd calmly strolls over to 3rd base as iff to talk to the coach. When he gets there he stays on the bag. Defensive coach screems that he has to go back to 2nd because plate ump had his back turned so time was automatically out. Umps allow runner to remain. what do you think?

With runners on I always call timeout if the plate requires cleaning. It doesn't take all that long to put the ball back in play and saves a lot of unnecessary grief.

Rita

[DG]

Originally Posted by MRD

Federation. Runners on 2nd and 1st. Two man crew. Plate ump takes his mask off , turns hus rump to the pitcher and proceeds to whisk off the plate. Runner on 2nd calmly strolls over to 3rd base as iff to talk to the coach. When he gets there he stays on the bag. Defensive coach screems that he has to go back to 2nd because plate ump had his back turned so time was automatically out. Umps allow runner to remain. what do you think?

Since most umpires would call time to dust the plate, I think you have a couple Smitty's to allow this to stand.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by DG

Since most umpires would call time to dust the plate, I think you have a couple Smitty's to allow this to stand.

You've got it backwards, change 'Smitty's' and 'most umpires' and it would be correct.

[kylejt]

"Of course I called time. You just didn't hear me. Everybody back."

If you allow runners to advance while you're cleaning the dish, you're a Gomer. (You're a Gomer for not calling time in the first place, but not covering yourself is even worse)

[bobbybanaduck]

if you are amongst the group pointing fingers and calling people names you should keep in mind that when you point that finger there are 3 fingers pointing back at yourself. time should not be called to clean the plate. the less times you call time during the game, the better. runners advancing on the basepaths (other than those coming home, of course) during times like this are of little concern to me, as the PU, in anything other than a 1 man game. if they want to advance, more power to them. my partner will keep an eye on them.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

time should not be called to clean the plate. the less times you call time during the game, the better. runners advancing on the basepaths (other than those coming home, of course) during times like this are of little concern to me, as the PU, in anything other than a 1 man game. if they want to advance, more power to them. my partner will keep an eye on them.

I never knew it to be handled any differently until I read some of the earlier posts in this thread. I have to wonder why they don't trust their partners.

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

my partner will keep an eye on them.

Amen...

[ggk]

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

if you are amongst the group pointing fingers and calling people names you should keep in mind that when you point that finger there are 3 fingers pointing back at yourself. time should not be called to clean the plate. the less times you call time during the game, the better. runners advancing on the basepaths (other than those coming home, of course) during times like this are of little concern to me, as the PU, in anything other than a 1 man game. if they want to advance, more power to them. my partner will keep an eye on them.

correct. no time, unless 1 man.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by kylejt

"Of course I called time. You just didn't hear me. Everybody back."

If you allow runners to advance while you're cleaning the dish, you're a Gomer. (You're a Gomer for not calling time in the first place, but not covering yourself is even worse)

I guess I'm a Gomer, then, whatever the hell that means. Leave it live. The base umpire can handle any call that needs to be made without my help.

[aceholleran]

When I am on bases with experienced pards, PU never calls a strong "time" for dish whisking. If I see any runner getting antsy, I hold up one palm, about chest-high, turn and face the runner, silently.

Have never had a sitch like this where any advance was allowed.

IMHO, BU was snoozing.

Ace in CT

Originally Posted by LDUB

You've got it backwards, change 'Smitty's' and 'most umpires' and it would be correct.

LOL....I got so freakin' mad that I posted before I seen this.

Originally Posted by DG

Since most umpires would call time to dust the plate, I think you have a couple Smitty's to allow this to stand.

Really? I quit calling time to clean the plate years ago! I see no reason to do so! My partner can handle the bases for a few seconds without my assistance! I consider guys that DO call time every time to be "Smitty's" because it seems that only a Smitty feels the need to kill the ball to do a bit of sweeping UNLESS he is working by himself. In that case, indeed, it would be very prudent to call time to clean the plate, although truthfully, I probably still wouldn't.

The play DOES stand. I have never seen anything anywhere that requires the umpire to call time to clean the plate. If the defense is not situation aware, that is not my problem.

[Daryl H. Long]

Originally Posted by rei

Really? I quit calling time to clean the plate years ago! I see no reason to do so! My partner can handle the bases for a few seconds without my assistance! I consider guys that DO call time every time to be "Smitty's" because it seems that only a Smitty feels the need to kill the ball to do a bit of sweeping UNLESS he is working by himself. In that case, indeed, it would be very prudent to call time to clean the plate, although truthfully, I probably still wouldn't.

The play DOES stand. I have never seen anything anywhere that requires the umpire to call time to clean the plate. If the defense is not situation aware, that is not my problem.

Did you not read my post #30. I gave proof in umpires manual and rule book.

Now. Show me one paragragh in the umpires manual or rule book that says DO NOT call time when cleaning the plate.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Daryl H. Long

Did you not read my post #30. I gave proof in umpires manual and rule book.

Now. Show me one paragragh in the umpires manual or rule book that says DO NOT call time when cleaning the plate.

What umpire's manual? The NFHS one?

Tell me you cover third on a bases empty triple as the PU, too.