Did I screw this up?

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by davelock11

Thanks for all the input. As a newer (2nd yr) umpire, I learn a lot just lurking around and reading on this site!

Please stick around, asking questions and contributing. Don't be bashful about posting, increased participation helps us all.

[MD Longhorn]

Sounds like you ruled correctly to me as well.

Had a clinician tell us once that "hurdling" should only be called if the runner went directly over the fielder's head or shoulders... and also that he can't justify that call unless someone's in danger of taking a knee or leg to the face - although he was known for his hyperbole.

He also said the next time he saw it called legitimately would be his first, and he was a 30-ish year guy.

"If a runner jumps, it's an out"? I worry a little about your partner. Next time you see him, ask him to define a jump, and then when he answers, how does his definition differ from a normal stride.