Infield Fly in Wild Card Game

[Ump29]

IMO the infielder was not using ordinary effort in attempting to make the catch.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by Ump29

IMO the infielder was not using ordinary effort in attempting to make the catch.

That would have been my judgment too, albeit from my armchair.

[legend]

Originally Posted by Ump29

IMO the infielder was not using ordinary effort in attempting to make the catch.

I agree with this and it looks worse because the ball drops to the ground with no one catching it. Had the left fielder caught the ball I dont think there would be nearly as much controversy over the call as there will be.
This will revamp the discussion of instant replay for more plays even though it would virtually never be a replay reviewable call since its 100 % judgement.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by Ump29

IMO the infielder was not using ordinary effort in attempting to make the catch.

At the major league level, (which you have to consider) this was a pretty ordinary play.