Infield fly not called

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by Dave Reed

Yes, even before he let it drop. This is an (unusual, but plausible) example of the kind of situation the IFR is intended to protect against. There is no requirement that the player who actually fields the ball should be an infielder.

OK, now the DC comes out and asks you: "In your judgment, which infielder could have caught that ball with ordinary effort?"

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

OK, now the DC comes out and asks you: "In your judgment, which infielder could have caught that ball with ordinary effort?"

"What difference does it make? I called IFF, the rules doesn't say as umpire, I have to specify a fielder does it?"

or

"I would've called it the same way for your team"

Typically you're not going to get the defensive coach arguing...most coaches "get it"...where you could get in trouble is OC coming out saying "why didn't you call it?"