Worst umpiring crew in baseball...

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Carl Childress

In your play: Using MLU mechanics, it's U2's call unless F9 is charging toward the foul line. The crew thought: U2 is already out, and game personnel are accustomed to seeing him make most calls in the outfield. You yourself said U1's signal was "tentative." Clearly they knew they were screwed, so, like Barlick, they said: "It's U2's field, so ...."

As CT1 has pointed out, this is U1's call. I expect that U2 sold his call better both on the field and in the powwow, and that's what they went with. :shrug:

Also, that way they get an out.

[D Ray]

Here is a link to a nice write up after Mr Kibler's passing and the photo that Papa C referenced.

Midwest Ump: John Kibler NL Umpire (1928-2010)

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by mbyron

As CT1 has pointed out, this is U1's call. I expect that U2 sold his call better both on the field and in the powwow, and that's what they went with. :shrug:

Also, that way they get an out.

Actually, neither umpire sold his call. Both looked rather timid.