Get it Right --- The 1st Time!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CT1

Percentage-wise, they do NOT get "a lot" of plays wrong. It's just that the ones they do miss are highly visible.

I simply disagree. I remember a play that was overturned from a 1st Base Umpire on a play that was taking place at 3rd base. And there was no video to back them up. Now when I say they miss plays they overturn, I mean they do not have any evidence that they got it right. So if you cannot determine by angle that a play was right or wrong, then it is wrong to overturn IMO a judgment call. And once again, this silly thinking that everything needs a conference is what I have a problem with, not that you get obvious mistakes corrected. As the OP said, get it right the first time. And if guys cannot get it right the first time, then get someone else that will.

Peace