Who's Got First?

[Garth Vader]

Originally Posted by kylejt

Negative.

Getting the procedure right is the most important thing.

There's only two guys on the planet I work with that I'd go to first on a call like this. And that would only be in the 60' field, if I were in C, behind the shortstop. Only two guys that I'd trust had my back.

Now if a coach came out to ask me to get help(nicely, of course), and I had doubt (and a good partner), I'd entertain it. Other than that, he's still safe.

[Garth Vader]

the plate umpire saw that the base umpire missed the call, that is missed the first swipe that got the bag. he should have informed me and we should have gotten the call right.

[bob jenkins]

(Many posts removed).

I'll give the new guy the benefit of the doubt, but actions like those deleted stop here.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

(Many posts removed).

I'll give the new guy the benefit of the doubt, but actions like those deleted stop here.

Start the clock.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Garth Vader

the plate umpire saw that the base umpire missed the call, that is missed the first swipe that got the bag. he should have informed me and we should have gotten the call right.

It's definitely (imo) not PU's job to interject himself in this play.

If there was R1 only, PU would be heading to third (under new CCA mechanics, and those sometimes used in other levels). He'd likely not have a good view of the play.

If there was R3 as well, then PU is likely watching the tag at the plate.

If you asked him, he should give you what he had, but it's not likely to be much.

Getting the call right is important. Getting it right the right way is also important -- and not every call can be "got right", especially in 2-person.