Hit in the line of duty

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by SAWolf

This was when I was working 2 man team I was in position C about the 8th inning.

Before this happened the pitch had tried to pick-off R3 and I was worried that I'd missed a balk and was probably concentrating a little too much on the pitcher. The batter then smashed this pitch about 2 ft off the ground straight at me. Ouch! I finished the game and iced the leg it took about 3 weeks to clear.

The impact seems to be near the back of the leg. How did this happen? Did you attempt to turn your back on the ball?