The hazards of One-Man

[baldgriff]

Well last week I got myself stuck not by something that I did, but by something the pitcher did after the ball was hit. Again SP, one man system. R1 on 1B, 1 out. Batter hits ball to SS, I anticipate that we will have a close play with a good turn so I get position 1B side of rubber 2/3 the way up the line.

Well the SS makes a slight boot gets it and flips to 2nd for what will be a close play now, and the pitcher was heading toward 2nd base for some unknown reason and is now between me and the play. 2B gets ball I cant see the play, so I give a safe signal, 2b throws to 1B and I ring the out.

Coach says "Why did you call safe at 2nd?"

My response "Coach, your pitcher screened me. I can not call an out that I didnt see."

Coach says "You dont have to call a safe do you?"

Me again: "I cant call an out I dont see"

Coach: "Well get out there for the play next time"

Me: I just walked back to the plate thinking, why was your pitcher going to 2B in the first place.

Sometimes it just doesnt matter that you hustle and get to where you should be, the variables sometimes just cant be figured in..........

ACK