ump calls infield fly, but it is not

[gumpire]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

That's actually not the God Rule. The God Rule is 10-1, whereby the plate umpire can render a decision on something not specifically covered by the rulebook.

10-3-C, however, covers where the plate umpire can rectify a situation where a delayed call or a reversal in a call (in this case, reversing the call of an IFF) puts the defense or offense in jeopardy. At this point, a certain amount of discretionary judgment becomes involved, where the plate umpire must reasonably judge how to properly "fix" the situation.

Thank you for the clarification Dave & Cecil...i wasn't sure about that but now I can be.

[robbie]

Although not likely, the fielder may not bother to catch the "easy" pop up right in front of them.

In the heat of the moment, fielder's brain may register "hmm, IFF, batters out - Ok, I'll just go to the dugout because there are already 2 outs." Obviosly, not a correct thought, but.................

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by robbie

Although not likely, the fielder may not bother to catch the "easy" pop up right in front of them.

In the heat of the moment, fielder's brain may register "hmm, IFF, batters out - Ok, I'll just go to the dugout because there are already 2 outs." Obviosly, not a correct thought, but.................

Yeah, like Bubba and Moose can think that quick

[ronald]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Yeah, like Bubba and Moose can think that quick

Mike, have you forgot how fast they think when deer hunting?

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by ronald

Mike, have you forgot how fast they think when deer hunting?

Is that how they ended up shooting at each other?

[CecilOne]

As long as we are on the Infield (one word) Fly Rule, two questions, neither about hunting.
1) What is your thought/limit for separating a fly from a line drive in the case of a blooper?
2) Do you lean toward calling IFR or not calling it if in doubt about question 1?

Please ignore location, effort, etc.; just about fly or not. Yes, the definition is any ball in flight, but for IFR purposes a line drive is not considered.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

As long as we are on the Infield (one word) Fly Rule, two questions, neither about hunting.
1) What is your thought/limit for separating a fly from a line drive in the case of a blooper?
2) Do you lean toward calling IFR or not calling it if in doubt about question 1?

Please ignore location, effort, etc.; just about fly or not. Yes, the definition is any ball in flight, but for IFR purposes a line drive is not considered.

1) How do I judge it? Simple. Do I have enough time to shout "infield fly, batter's out" or "infield fly if fair" before the ball hits the ground or is caught? Yes? Okay, good enough for me.

2) I lean towards not calling it.