Umpire Interference

[c4in]

14U BR, R1 on third, passed ball, R1 goes for home, pitcher moves to cover, catcher recovers ball and spins and throws, R1 about 5 ft from plate, ball bounces off PU's head (she didn't pivot out from plate, just took a step back from slot), PU looking down and holding head, R1 scores, DC argues UI, PU states that her judgment was that R1 had scored before UI.

BR rules state (para phrased) UI if umpire impedes catcher while trying to play steal. I feel like this rule is addressing the throw to second, but does not specifically state this. Penalty is dead ball, runners back to last legally touched base.

Blown call?

[sargee7]

Originally Posted by c4in

14U BR, R1 on third, passed ball, R1 goes for home, pitcher moves to cover, catcher recovers ball and spins and throws, R1 about 5 ft from plate, ball bounces off PU's head (she didn't pivot out from plate, just took a step back from slot), PU looking down and holding head, R1 scores, DC argues UI, PU states that her judgment was that R1 had scored before UI.

BR rules state (para phrased) UI if umpire impedes catcher while trying to play steel. I feel like this rule is addressing the throw to second, but does not specifically state this. Penalty is dead ball, runners back to last legally touched base.

Blown call?

I'll take a stab. UI occurs on a pitched ball when the catcher attempts to make a play and gets caught up in a tangle with PU. IF the out is made UI is ignored.

In this case, passed ball, no UI. Pitcher needs to throw to the catcher and catcher needs to catch it, umpire needs to keep eye on ball. Score the run.

[Dakota]

There are only 2 specific situations where umpire interference can occur, and your situation is not one of them. ASA 8-6-F NOTE: It is not umpire interference if, on a passed ball or wild pitch, the umpire gets hit by a thrown ball from the catcher. The ball is live.

[Andy]

This play brings to light one of my favorite descriptions of us:

Umpires are like dirt....just part of the field!

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by Andy

This play brings to light one of my favorite descriptions of us:

Umpires are like dirt....just part of the field!

Since he beat me to it - what Andy said. No UI here.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Andy

This play brings to light one of my favorite descriptions of us:

Umpires are like dirt....just part of the field!

crap, stole my line.

[c4in]

Thanks everyone. I now understand the rule and can apply it. Ok, give an old guy a break. I put in 60 hours a week at work and still "squeeze" in 6 to 8 games. I figure I can sleep when I'm dead. My grammar usage does suffer though

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by c4in

UI if umpire impedes catcher while trying to play steel.

I quit trying to play Steel after my first year of umpiring. I'm certainly no Shaquille O'Neal. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120207/

[SRW]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

I quit trying to play Steel after my first year of umpiring. I'm certainly no Shaquille O'Neal. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120207/

Yeah I was trying to determine if I should quit playing steel drums or steel guitar. Playing Steel would probably be more difficult.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by SRW

Yeah I was trying to determine if I should quit playing steel drums or steel guitar. Playing Steel would probably be more difficult.

I prefer a resophonic guitar (Dobro is a brand name) to a steel.

And...if the umpire interferes with the steel, it's gonna be hard for the catcher to pick it.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Back to polishing my watch...