Strange ending

[IamMatt]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Guess what? This isn't an appeal play. Technically (by rule) once the BR leaves the field of play, she's out, and on this play, the run would not count. 99.99% of all umpires will ignore this, but once it's brought to their attention, the timing of it being brought to their attention is entirely irrelevant, as (again, technically) it's NOT an appeal, it's simply an out that should have been recorded when it happened ... which would be before BR reaches first.

Why would 99.99% of umpires ignore an out? Especially an out that, if I understand your post correctly, they would call if someone brought it to their attention?

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I've always stated that in this type of situation, the umpires should intentionally move into a position to make a call and make it obvious to all that you are looking for something to happen. Many times you see umpires barely paying attention.

And, no, it is not coaching or tipping off one team or the other. I'm not suggesting the umpire motion to the players or coaches, just move to the prescribed position as if a call needed to be made since it is imperative that you have a clear look at the player touching the base.

And then you call the out immediately when the BR enters the dugout or DBT without having touched 1B, regardless or whether anyone brings it to your attention, right?