Crazy first game play

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by rcaverly

From the 2011-2012 NFHS Baseball Umpires Manual, top of p.6, “…there are some calls that cannot be reversed. These include...the call of no catch of a fair fly with runners on base.”

Good point. However, in this situation, it is implied that the BU made a decision based upon the his interpretation of the definition of a "Catch". Had he just blown the call though, I have to agree with you.

Having said that and not, having been there though, I can't say your right or wrong.

[David B]

Originally Posted by jicecone

Good point. However, in this situation, it is implied that the BU made a decision based upon the his interpretation of the definition of a "Catch". Had he just blown the call though, I have to agree with you.

Having said that and not, having been there though, I can't say your right or wrong.

That's correct. It was not a blown call, it was an interpretation of the rule.
I agree with Rich, FED manual is nothing but garbage!

I saw a similiar play several years ago in a playoff game, but in that situation the umpire did NOT signal catch or not. The play continued as if it was not a catch, then the umpire came back and said it was a catch. In that situation, I can see letting the play stand, (and of course ejecting a coach)

Thanks
David

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by jicecone

Good point. However, in this situation, it is implied that the BU made a decision based upon the his interpretation of the definition of a "Catch". Had he just blown the call though, I have to agree with you.

In this case, it doesn't matter why the call was wrong.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

In this case, it doesn't matter why the call was wrong.

Could be Dash, and not saying your wrong. I just don't see any supporting documentation, including this ("From the 2011-2012 NFHS Baseball Umpires Manual, top of p.6, “…there are some calls that cannot be reversed. These include...the call of no catch of a fair fly with runners on base.” ) That says your right either.

And I will admit it maybe my own lack of information.

[MD Longhorn]

I see your point, but ask yourself this... if the call was protested and BU gave his faulty interpretation of what a catch is - the protest would overturn the mistaken rule application. Probably more prudent to fix this on the field despite the inappropriate and difficulty-causing statement that you're quoting.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

if the call was protested and BU gave his faulty interpretation of what a catch is - the protest would overturn the mistaken rule application.

It would acknowledge it, but not necessarily overturn it, for the very reason it wouldn't be overturned on the field--there is no "fix."