Dropped 3RD - NFHS

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by oppool
I've been quiet for a while so I thought I would throw my .02 in before the real experts answer. So here our my thoughts

The 1st throw from the catcher to F3 a no-no on the catcher she should of been aware of the situation or maybe she was just trying to catch R1 off the bag BUT when the batter continued to run past 1st base and drew a throw at 2nd base then I would have the intentional interference and since the batter is already out then you would have to rule R1 out on the play. Just a couple more thoughts: The 1st base coach of the offensive team should of stopped the Batter from continue running as he should of known the situation and Intentional interference can be a runner continue running to draw a throw after they have been put out. The PU should of been more vocal and made sure everybody heard the Batter was out when 1st was occupied and less than 2 outs BUT if nobody listens than I would have to rule the interference.

JMO

Don

I'll stand with Don on this one. He makes some valid points. However, there is something I've noticed in all of the discussions concerning a dropped third strike. Everyone always seems to be critical of the PU for not being more vocal and/or authoritive with his/her call.

Speaking from experience, when something happens everyone becomes an umpire or coach. The offense screams at their runners, the defense screams at their fielders, the fans just scream and not a damn soul pays attention to the umpire or what s/he has to say. I don't care if you are talking about JO, HS, NCAA or adult ball, it's all the same.

I am a vocal umpire. When I call "DEAD BALL" there is no excuse for someone not to hear me. The only problem is that everyone is too busy listening to themselves. I do make the call and then repeat it if necessary. If the runners continue running and the fielders continue throwing the ball all over the place, I sure as hell am not going to run around the bases tackling runners to make the stop.

I get players telling me the I have to make that call and I usually inform them that if their coaches would remove their mellons from a certain part of their anatomy, they might be able to hear the call.