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Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 04, 2019, 06:24pm

Replies: 7 Calling a ball Views: 1,124 Posted By Mrumpiresir I was taught never to give the location when I... I was taught never to give the location when I first started umpiring in the early 90s. It has been common to call "inside " or "outside" now, at least in the associations I am have been in. I'm...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 19, 2016, 01:15pm

Replies: 24 Incidental Contact Views: 3,317 Posted By Mrumpiresir I have to disagree with this. As soon as the... I have to disagree with this. As soon as the protected fielder is contacted or alters his play on the ball, we have interference and the play should be killed. We don't wait to see what happens...

Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 28, 2016, 10:43pm

Replies: 1 Balk or Not? Views: 1,056 Posted By Mrumpiresir No. This was not the correct call. It is legal... No. This was not the correct call. It is legal for the pitcher to spin and throw or feint to second as long as he does not hesitate to first. Since a pitcher is never required to throw to second...

Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 29, 2015, 09:54am

Replies: 6 Jim Joyce Views: 1,475 Posted By Mrumpiresir I hope your not saying the obstruction call was... I hope your not saying the obstruction call was incorrect.

Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 19, 2015, 10:54am

Replies: 37 Catcher "framing" a pitch Views: 5,050 Posted By Mrumpiresir The situation arises on marginal pitches. I want... The situation arises on marginal pitches. I want the catcher to stick a pitch which is on the outside edge of the plate so I can determine if it caught the zone. If he drags the pitch, he has taken...

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 18, 2015, 08:38am

Replies: 37 Catcher "framing" a pitch Views: 5,050 Posted By Mrumpiresir A good catcher "frames" a pitch by catching it... A good catcher "frames" a pitch by catching it properly and holding it giving the umpire a good view. Do not confuse framing a pitch with dragging it into the zone, which any competent umpire will...

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 06, 2015, 09:53am

Replies: 11 Really odd home run. Views: 2,017 Posted By Mrumpiresir Of course he is required to touch the plate and I... Of course he is required to touch the plate and I think he did. But if he didn't, he could be called out on an appeal.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 30, 2015, 07:19pm

Replies: 20 Batters Box Views: 2,495 Posted By Mrumpiresir With less than two outs, the runner is out. If... With less than two outs, the runner is out. If there are two outs, the batter is out.

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 09, 2014, 11:38pm

Replies: 44 swinging third strike Views: 3,981 Posted By Mrumpiresir I believe the key phrase to the rule is "sharp... I believe the key phrase to the rule is "sharp and direct". If the ball nicks the bat and goes "sharp and direct" it can be one of two things. 1. If it first hits the glove or hand and is held,...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 27, 2014, 10:34pm

Replies: 9 10 "Bizarre" MLB Rules Views: 1,983 Posted By Mrumpiresir I thought these we wrong. Lefty pick-off... I thought these we wrong. Lefty pick-off moves; ????? This is totally wrong. Passing; Definitely wrong. Substitutions; "A rule enacted by the MLB says that a player must bat or remain in...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 30, 2014, 08:32am

Replies: 43 Illegal pitch? Ball awarded? Views: 4,389 Posted By Mrumpiresir You are the umpire charged with enforcing the... You are the umpire charged with enforcing the rules.

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 15, 2014, 06:29am

Replies: 48 NFHS courtsey runner intepretation Views: 5,108 Posted By Mrumpiresir Could be anyone who has not yet participated in... Could be anyone who has not yet participated in the game.

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 06, 2014, 05:33pm

Replies: 15 What's the ruling? Views: 2,061 Posted By Mrumpiresir Suppose F5 is looking around for the ball and... Suppose F5 is looking around for the ball and cannot find it, Would that be unplayable?

Forum: Baseball Wed Mar 26, 2014, 07:04pm

Replies: 43 Your call?? Views: 4,430 Posted By Mrumpiresir Nonsense. Blatant interference. Nonsense. Blatant interference.

Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 20, 2014, 10:40am

Replies: 69 Bush League but it almost happened last night Views: 6,584 Posted By Mrumpiresir By relevant offenders, I would think that... By relevant offenders, I would think that includes the HC. Hard to believe he did not play a part in this.

Forum: Baseball Wed Mar 05, 2014, 04:14am

Replies: 14 Balk - Babe Ruth League - Has ANYBODY ever seen this happen before? Views: 2,544 Posted By Mrumpiresir Correct. Correct.

Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 04, 2014, 09:40pm

Replies: 19 Courtesy runner implementation Views: 2,760 Posted By Mrumpiresir At the pregame meeting I do emphasize that it is... At the pregame meeting I do emphasize that it is a speed up rule so "coaches, please have your courtesy runner ready to go". 12 CRP --3 16 CRC -- 5 Works for me.

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 20, 2013, 04:41pm

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,710 Posted By Mrumpiresir There's a lot of talk here about volunteers Vs... There's a lot of talk here about volunteers Vs higher quality umpires. Bottom line is the vast majority of umpires I've seen have demonstrated a complete lack of training. There are, of course,...

Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 23, 2013, 02:06am

Replies: 72 play at the plate UNC vs. NC State Views: 7,983 Posted By Mrumpiresir Well said. That explains a lot. Thanks for... Well said. That explains a lot. Thanks for posting that.

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 21, 2013, 07:19pm

Replies: 72 play at the plate UNC vs. NC State Views: 7,983 Posted By Mrumpiresir You need to back off. I never compared myself to... You need to back off. I never compared myself to JB and my "Big Games" were not at such a high level. I'm simply saying that throwing equipment should be an immediate ejection. I think this is...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 20, 2013, 11:49pm

Replies: 72 play at the plate UNC vs. NC State Views: 7,983 Posted By Mrumpiresir Learn how to handle a big game? I've had my... Learn how to handle a big game? I've had my share of big games and in those games we try to avoid ejections. I understand this is what the PU was doing, but throwing equipment?? Not good.

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 20, 2013, 10:47pm

Replies: 72 play at the plate UNC vs. NC State Views: 7,983 Posted By Mrumpiresir Good positioning by the PU. Good Call. ... Good positioning by the PU. Good Call. But..... I understand this is the CWS but players throwing equipment in disagreement to a call is grounds for immediate ejection. In this case it worked...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 01, 2013, 12:59pm

Replies: 16 Straddling the foul line Views: 2,793 Posted By Mrumpiresir There are other things to consider. I want to... There are other things to consider. I want to see the batter when he hits the ball. I want to know where the ball is going. I have never had a problem standing in Fair territory. Last year I had...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 01, 2013, 10:14am

Replies: 16 Straddling the foul line Views: 2,793 Posted By Mrumpiresir When working 3B with R3 I always take a step into... When working 3B with R3 I always take a step into fair territory. The runner taking his lead in foul territory blocks my view of the batter from the usual D position.

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 30, 2013, 08:33pm

Replies: 11 Player coaching first Views: 1,403 Posted By Mrumpiresir You could be held liable if proven you were aware... You could be held liable if proven you were aware of it and did not fix it.

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