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Im with Rich on this one. Over the years, i have found that i call less & less balks at the higher levels. Given the situation as described, I may have discussed the move with one of my other partners in between innings to get his thoughts on it. If no one's complaining and the pitcher is not purposely doing it to keep the runner from getting a good jump, then I may just take a pass on it. Im not a big fan of calling balks that everyone in the house is wondering why you called a balk. If at all possible, i like to get balks early in the game and when it doesnt cost the team dearly. Obviously, that's not always the case but im not one to unecessarily interject myself into the game to showcase my strict interpretation of the balk rule. I'll sit back now and wait to get flamed by the rule book umpires :-o
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I have found that doing higher level baseball usually HAS less balks therefore, there are less to call. But, I am certainly not waiting for complaints in order to start calling balks. If you have to discuss whether or not a balk occurred, then obviously you are not up on what is, or is not a balk.
I don't believe this has anything to do about being a rule book umpire either, it is about doing your job. You are paid to umpire and know the rules, and enforce the penalties, when there is violation observed. Not when you feel like it. Now I am not trying to come across as an ahole however, you can still be a nice guy and not interject yourself into the game but, do the job you are getting paid for. |
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