Missed Home Plate Appeal

[crewumpires]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I'm not quite sure this qualifies as a "play at the plate" (depending on how late the throw was, and whether there was a tag attempt). If not, then the umpire should act just as he would had the runner touched the plate. That is, signal nothing (no play, no signal), and get ready for the next play / pitch.

Another good point. Hard to say. The throw was late by a full step and took the catcher off plate towards 1st base.

Thankfully the coaches were very calm and I think we all just were curious as to who was buying the first round of beers on our next trip to the pub. But it was a good question that none of us had the answer for so I brought it to you guys as I knew you could help us out.

Add on question: If the PU did in fact signal "safe" no tag. Could the defensive team still appeal to have the decision reversed? I would think "yes" but I have coach who swears once the PU rules it becomes gospel. Tell me that's no so.