Getting the call right

[SamG]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

What makes you think the other umpire is going to have a better view and the this view is more accurate? What happens when this umpire comes running up saying, "no, no, no, the foot was in there, safe", when in fact that umpire did not see F3 tag the runner's hand on the other side of the body?

Actually, I'm not assuming the other ump has a better view. Honestly, I understand the other umpire may have been watching another runner(?) or their specific area of responsibility. Using your example but reversed, what if the BU (just assuming) made the 'Safe' call (based on angle, position, whatever), but the PU saw something different (the tag the BU couldn't see) because the BU was blocked by a body.

If you lurked here, and paid attention, you have read the instances when players and coaches ask for an "appeal" (intentional misuse) of a play to another umpire.

I have been lurking here and TRYING to pay attention. I'm a strange one... I like watching behind the scenes and seeing how (and sometimes later finding out the WHY) things are done.

Would you like to know how many times we have all had players or coaches come out, scream and holler, jump up and down, put on a nice little show, but never tell me why they thought I missed a call or asked me to check with my partner.

I'm sure... those are some of the more entertaining posts that I read.

Can you imagine how contentious things would become if umpires got involved in eash other's call every time someone complained?

Yea, I don't know a good way to even suggest implementing an "override".

Do I go for help every time I'm asked? Nope. I will go every time there is something that I could have possibly missed and my partner may have had a better view or more information that could help.

Now I'm curious... when do you ask your partner? Before or after a call?

Too late to make excuses now, Bubba!