video says it all

[BlueDevilRef]

Ok. That's pretty bad. Never anticipate the call, only anticipate the play

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

wow

[Tru_in_Blu]

Yup, that was pretty bad.

I hope he got to see the video.

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Yup, that was pretty bad.

I hope he got to see the video.

He'll probably never STOP seeing it....

[OhioTex]

So, as home umpire and partner what do you do when coach challanges the call?

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by OhioTex

So, as home umpire and partner what do you do when coach challanges the call?

Watch. And be prepared to escort the coach out if your partner ejects him.

[RKBUmp]

Originally Posted by OhioTex

So, as home umpire and partner what do you do when coach challanges the call?

No umpire has the authority to overturn another umpires call, nor should they ever seek to influence or change another umpires call without that umpire asking for assistance. Unless the calling umpire asked the plate umpire for assistance, the plate umpire needs to keep quiet. Even if the calling umpire does ask for additional information, the call is still theirs to keep or change.

[Mountaincoach]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

No umpire has the authority to overturn another umpires call, nor should they ever seek to influence or change another umpires call without that umpire asking for assistance. Unless the calling umpire asked the plate umpire for assistance, the plate umpire needs to keep quiet. Even if the calling umpire does ask for additional information, the call is still theirs to keep or change.

Unfortunately, this philosophy will be the reason that umpire will be an internet/youtube sensation for the next few decades for all the wrong reasons, and those kids will remember that for the rest of their lives. I fully understand the philosophy, but it shouldn't be about the umpire creed or whatever of each umpire being their own "island". It should be about the kids and fair play. Officials in other sports help each other out, and we don't see as many of these viral videos that are destined to become legends for generations in their sports.

With regards to the whole blowout thing and trying to get out of there, I've been on both sides of that nightmare. I see probably why he did it, but, like said earlier, he chose the wrong opportunity to stop the bleeding.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by OhioTex

So, as home umpire and partner what do you do when coach challanges the call?

Probably cringe, make an "are you kidding" face and then slowly start up the line to either aid in the disposal of the ejected coach (as Steve noted) or help the coach up from his ROTGLAO position.

I would love to know the circumstances which may have led to this call. We haven't talked about an FY call lately.

[CecilOne]

Is it possible he thought the BR missed the base?

Not that it matters, just wondering.