When a crew can't reach a call...

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

The Evans manual does clearly state that with a runner at second base only, the BU has all plays at all bases except home, and the PU has touch of third, obstruction at third and coach assist call responsibilities, as well as any resultant plays at the plate due to an overthrow at third. It's the same way we were taught.

Why would we complicate things?

This was my exact post with the key words highlighted.

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Yeah, I guess I don't care whose idea it is...but if Evans adopted it from whomever and teaches it in his academy...it's good enough for me.

Us, too.

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

As early as 5 years ago, this (PU comes up) was being taught to new umpires here. First year it was changed was this year in our association.

I'll just continue to do what I'm taught, whatever that turns out to be.

So, what if the batter/runner is safe at first, and there's a throw to third that gets away, who covers what, if the PU is at third and the BU is in the working area? Which runner is disregarded?