Changing a foul ball to fair

[David B]

Originally Posted by Jimology

The PU was not blocked and the BU was completely blocked. I think the PU went to the BU and said "I just kicked a call, correct it." Sound crazy?

yeah, and the crew chief made the final call went along with it. Now that's crazy.

thanks
David

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by David B

yeah, and the crew chief made the final call went along with it. Now that's crazy.

thanks
David

That's how it works. If two umpires make opposite calls the crew chief decides who is most likely right. Check rule 9.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

That's how it works. If two umpires make opposite calls the crew chief decides who is most likely right. Check rule 9.

So Tom Hallion, working over 100 feet away on the opposite side of the field determined to overrule a call of foul. Interesting. Well, at least he got to be the lucky guy to run Wedge, and rightly so since he made the final call.

[umpjong]

Their bottom line is that the play was called correctly. After all the smoke clears on one of these calls they can play the trump card - THE CALL MADE WAS THE CORRECT CALL. PERIOD.

Its going to take a while to get used too, but this is the trend in pro athletics. Amateur will follow kicking and screaming.....

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

That's how it works. If two umpires make opposite calls the crew chief decides who is most likely right. Check rule 9.

Two umpires do not have concurrent jurisdiction on a batted ball short of the base.