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RKBUmp · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 07, 2016, 07:15am

The rule says nothing about the umpire being obligated to enforce it when noticed. The rule says may be discovered by the umpire.

Dakota · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 07, 2016, 08:24am

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Originally Posted by CecilOne

Too bad, sorry, but rules are rules; and they are my job.

So, do you make it a point to recognize every player on both teams, so you know when this happens each and every time?

Or, do you selectively enforce this against players that stand out for some reason?

chapmaja · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 08, 2016, 12:25am

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Originally Posted by Dakota

So, do you make it a point to recognize every player on both teams, so you know when this happens each and every time?

Or, do you selectively enforce this against players that stand out for some reason?

You call what you can see. No different than having the bases loaded trying to call a running leaving early. You may not notice every time every runner leaves contact with the base, but are you going to not call it if you see it happen?

CecilOne · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 08, 2016, 09:24am

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Originally Posted by Dakota

So, do you make it a point to recognize every player on both teams, so you know when this happens each and every time?

Or, do you selectively enforce this against players that stand out for some reason?

I continue to appreciate your wisdom.

chapmaja · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 08, 2016, 12:28am

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Originally Posted by RKBUmp

The rule says nothing about the umpire being obligated to enforce it when noticed. The rule says may be discovered by the umpire.

However, if you as an umpire notice it, since it is a rules violation, you are obligated to call it. It's called doing your job. The rule certainly does not say, "The umpire may notice an illegal substitute and fail to act upon it"

The simple fact is when you notice something illegal you have an obligation to act upon that knowledge in accordance with the rules.