Honesty is the best policy?

[David B]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jerry
[B]The "home run/ground rule double" in question was not 200 feet from home plate . . . it was 365 feet in straight away centerfield. My BU was PROPERLY watching the BR touch 1st base and following him around; he had no business watching the fly ball.

I agree that you call only what you as the umpire see as I stated before,

but if a ball is hit 365 feet to straight away center then the BU should be out there watching the play.

The PU can watch the runner touch the bases.

BU has a much better angle for the play and he's a lot closer.

This is a trouble ball and with two umpires working together can be covered fairly easily.

But, BU may not know for sure either and he's got to go with what he saw.

Similiar to a HR hit right down the line but curving badly into foul territory etc., everyone wants the HR, only PU can make the decision though if its fair or foul.

Thanks
David