Balk Call

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by jicecone

That was my thoughts also Steve. For an assignor to discuss a situation like that and comment to the coach, without haven't been there, is someone who is sucking up to the coach. As you said "threw you under the Bus."

Good call or bad call, you made it because you thought he balked. The fact that you are discussing it and trying to get a better understanding of the criteria to make that call again, shows your willingnees to learn. Thats how you get better. Good job.

He did NOT say that he told the coach his opinions... There's no indication one way or another whether he threw the umpire under the bus.

The coach complained to the head umpire of the association over the call. I have no clue how the conversation went. My boss in talking with me said that he was not going to get into discussing my judgement and that I was correct in the rule however he would have to agree with the coach in that this cannot be seen in a two man crew.