Asking for Help

[David B]

Originally Posted by Spence

2 man crew in a game I watched tonight.

R1

RHP picks off R1 but the base umpire calls him safe because he can't see that the runner's hand is not on the base. F3 dropped straight down with the knee and prevented the runner from touching the base.

I could see it because I was looking straight down the first base line so I assume the HP umpire could as well.

I completely understand how the field up didn't see it.

However, what would prevent that umpire from asking the home plate ump if the runner touched the base?

Someone else stated it, but I will add, as PU, I'm not watching the pickoff at first. That's none of my business.

Game tonight and coach wants me to appeal a pulled foot by F3. "No coach we are not asking for help". I was in great position and could see the foot on the bag anyway, but coaches today want us to ask for help on everything. BTW, there was R2 and R3 on the play and PU is watching them anyway not a play at first.


It's getting pretty silly almost now to watch.

Thanks
David