tag on batter/runner

[Leecedar]

Originally Posted by Andy

My answer is a variation of B.

I'm not going to do anything on the tag/no tag. I will let the play finish, then go to my partner with the question - DID YOU SEE A TAG? My call will be made as a result of the answer.

I will also watch the succeeding actions of the BR and/or fielder. If the BR gives up running and starts for the dugout, I'm calling the out. If the fielder reaches for the tag, then turns and throws the ball to first, I will make the call based on what happens at first base.

THERE WE GO! I Wholeheartedly agree with Andy... why? Because that's exactly what I do whenever I'm in the situation. There are a ton of times that a tag is made when we cannot judge a tag in the chute... that's why we have two of us guys in blue shirts (etc. etc. etc.) out there. Our buddy behind the dish is looking up the line FOR THAT REASON. So, treat it the same as a pulled foot... if you're not sure that the foot stayed on the bag, point, ask the question, and get the answer.

Lee