How to "Call" a ball not caught

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Tim C

I have not seen anyone use the "Delayed Dead Ball Signal" since 1982 (it was ME).

Interesting stuff here.

You didn't work any baseball in San Diego, or you would have seen it plenty o' times.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

You didn't work any baseball in San Diego, or you would have seen it plenty o' times.

We do not use the FED extended arm either. We use the MLB method of pointing with the left hand and verbalizing.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

We do not use the FED extended arm either. We use the MLB method of pointing with the left hand and verbalizing.

I like that idea. Maybe I'll ask if it's alright if I do it that way.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I like that idea. Maybe I'll ask if it's alright if I do it that way.

If you just do it, my guess is that no one will notice. Or, compromise -- call the obstruction, put out the left fist for a couple of seconds, then drop it. I think it looks stupid to be runing around with your hand out.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I think it looks stupid to be runing around with your hand out.

ITA!!!! I only hold it up for a second or two like any common signal (the same length of time I point in an OBR game). I can't see myself running around signaling. That would look, well you know......horse poop. You're right though, who is going to notice whether I point or use the extended fist?