Post season survey

[Matt]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

With two outs and R2, I have seen umpires move from C to B in the belief that the final out will be at first base. Some associations encourage this though I'm not a fan. As has been discussed prior, umpires often do what their assignors, partner(s), league, team or paycheck provider demands.

Like you, I do not agree with this. However, I would say that being in B with two out would never result in a stolen base call at third, unless you have a really dumb OM.

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by Matt

Like you, I do not agree with this. However, I would say that being in B with two out would never result in a stolen base call at third, unless you have a really dumb OM.

Actually, I see this play happen when a coach has R2 wheels or a really strong batter at the dish whom he wishes to protect. I assumed the same things as you, don't make the final out at third base. One of the early college games last season had me looking right up the a-- of this play and doing my best to sell a tough call. I don't assume much on the field any more.