Mob at home plate?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by reccer

Here is a video clip from San Antonio fox news.

Look for the title Smithson Valley going to state 5/30/09

I'm leaning for UC.


KABB News Video on Demand

Now having seen the play, I've definitely got an out and an ejection. The catcher had the ball, the runner was, in my judgment, not hindered (I didn't see her slow down or deviate), and the runner clearly lowered her shoulder to bowl the catcher over.

Total BS play, coach. Your girl should have been tossed.

[ronald]

Thanks for finding a video of the play. That is malicious contact and is covered by a the case book. Dead ball, out, and an ejection. Bad umpiring. No brainer.

Send the video to TASO so they can have a talk with the home plate umpire about what is malicious contact.

[CajunNewBlue]

terrible... just terrible.
MC... bye bye
coach running down the sidelines almost into the play... bye bye.
players out of the dugout during live ball without helmet and almost into play... bye bye.
sigh.
it was so bad i had to watch the tape 15 times.
then the player is on the news saying she 'had" to run thru the catcher.
I know a lot happened really fast. but, the plate umpire... what a nice guy.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

terrible... just terrible.
MC... bye bye
coach running down the sidelines almost into the play... bye bye.
players out of the dugout during live ball without helmet and almost into play... bye bye.
sigh.
it was so bad i had to watch the tape 15 times.
then the player is on the news saying she 'had" to run thru the catcher.
I know a lot happened really fast. but, the plate umpire... what a nice guy.

And that's exactly why we're told to slow our calls down. We need to take in everything that just happened and not rule on impulse. It seems like the PU allowed himself to either get caught up in the moment, or he simply wanted the game over.

Oh sh1t, did I just sound like a coach? Quick, someone spray me with Lysol!

[vcblue]

This is one of those films that should be shown during rules clinics. WOW I bet this blue has been called by every commissioner and UIC from TASO. But, the bottom line here is we all need to understand that we are being recorded and although our judgment stands on the field, the film does not lie.

[IRISHMAFIA]

I wouldn't doubt that this umpire had two words rattling around in his head and they are "train" and "wreck". Guarantee you guys in Texas hear this more than once.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I wouldn't doubt that this umpire had two words rattling around in his head and they are "train" and "wreck". Guarantee you guys in Texas hear this more than once.

That may be, but last I heard, "trainwreck" doesn't apply to a runner lowering his/her shoulder and leveling a catcher that's holding the ball. Someone needs to explain that to this umpire.

At the same time, as far as I know, this umpire isn't here to explain or justify the call, so I don't want to be too harsh in my assessment.

[Welpe]

The video leaves little doubt in my mind. Dead ball, out, ejection.

I definitely do not intend to impunge the integrity of this umpire but is but I wonder if that the umpire was trying to avoid ejecting a player in a playoff game?

For our Texas guys, how do you contend with the amount of power the coaches have in controlling who their officials are and making the tough call? I'm sure most have no problem making the right call but it is worth pondering I guess.

[outathm]

I guess we all need to overlook the fact that the catcher was blocking the plate prior to possession of the ball? NFHS still requires possession right? I know I didn't work many HS games, but the girl was in front of the plate and did not move before or after making the catch. The hit was hard, the after game interview was VERY telling, but non the less, someone should mention the obstruction.