Astros @ Braves-Batter hit by oitch(no base awarded)

jwwashburn · #1 (**permalink**) Tue May 17, 2011, 03:09pm

In the top of the 11th, the batter for the ASTROS appeared to stick his arm up and got hit by the ball.

HPU immediately said NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!!

Surprising to see this called, it is fairlty infrequent.

What is even more surprising is that the Astros Manager did not go nuts...he came out but got the explanation and sat down-no ejection.

The replays sure look like he got the call right.

APG · #2 (**permalink**) Tue May 17, 2011, 06:29pm

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zm1283 · #3 (**permalink**) Wed May 18, 2011, 02:41am

I like this one. Watching it live the first time it didn't look like the right call, but on the replay it was a great call.

Rufus · #4 (**permalink**) Wed May 18, 2011, 09:05am

I watched this live during the game and thought for sure it was a hit-by-pitch. I know umpires in the majors get paid to get the calls right, but that type of thing happens so fast and, I would imagine, infrequently that I thought it a very good call.

jwwashburn · #5 (**permalink**) Wed May 18, 2011, 09:18am

I was watching live, as well, and my first response was-huh? The replay shows that he got it right, and I agree, this is a tough call.

Maybe it was more obvious from behind? The catcher was on to it, as well.

TwoBits · #6 (**permalink**) Wed May 18, 2011, 10:21am

I agree with all of the above. I couldn't believe the umpire could make that call when I viewed it at full speed. Slo-mo replay definitely shows the batter threw his elbow into the pitch. Regardless, I'm still surprised that the umpire ruled the way he did on a high and tight pitch.

voiceoflg · #7 (**permalink**) Wed May 18, 2011, 02:52pm

At least that pitch connected. It reminds me of this gem.

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jkumpire · #8 (**permalink**) Sat May 21, 2011, 09:07am

After that chicken wing he deserves an 0-20 slump with 8 k's. That's as lame as a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest.

DG · #9 (**permalink**) Sun May 22, 2011, 09:46pm

When was it that Jeter pulled his acting job off?

SanDiegoSteve · #10 (**permalink**) Mon May 23, 2011, 10:09am

I had one last weekend on a slow inside breaking-ball. The batter raised his forearm at the last second and let the ball hit him, then started to go to 1st. "Time. Stay right there. Ball 3."

Not one person said a peep, and there was a good sized crowd. The batter knew it, stepped back in the box, and walked on the next pitch.

dileonardoja · #11 (**permalink**) Mon May 23, 2011, 02:14pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkumpire

After that chicken wing he deserves an 0-20 slump with 8 k's. That's as lame as a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest.

I totally disagree. Batter is doing exactly what he should be doing in a close game especially in extra innings. 99% of the time he will get the award.

umpjong · #12 (**permalink**) Mon May 23, 2011, 03:05pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by dileonardoja

I totally disagree. Batter is doing exactly what he should be doing in a close game especially in extra innings. 99% of the time he will get the award.

So he should be trying to cheat instead of trying to get a base hit or legitimate walk? Please tell me you are a coach and not an umpire......

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