1 in 5 wrong? Really?

[UmpJM]

Michael,

Originally Posted by mbyron

That's awfully highbrow for an umpire site, John. Next we'll have some yahoo debating the Copenhagen interpretation on here!

Why thank you. I think...

As always, I blame the Jesuits.

Since you brought it up, I actually believe all umpires should be given an overview of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. I certainly find it useful in umpiring - but don't worry, I'm not going to try to convince anyone else.

Originally Posted by mbyron

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As I stated previously: the runner must beat the throw to be safe.

I would agree with that statement.

But, I would also say that the throw must beat the runner for him to be out. (Despite the new wording in 6.05.)

The umpire must decide which happened based on what he perceives. Then he lets everyone know what he decided.

JM