Infield Fly

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Fair/foul is the PU's call. Why is an out for IFF PU's call?

I wasn't clear, sorry.

Of course, either umpire can call the IFF. But once the PU called the IFF, then called it foul, and banged the BR out, he owns this call. Moving in from the BU position, to talk about the call goes against protocol.

I guess it comes down to when is a partner coming to help, when is he waiting to be asked for help, and when do you expect the manager come out and either request the original umpire get assistance, or protest. Me, I want the manager to do HIS job in this squaredance.