Getting the call right

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by SamG

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.

In that case, we know when we got blocked, and we still have to make an initial call. If we have enough doubt about our call, we go to our partners IF we think they may have seen the play and had any kind of angle on it. Good umpires can read each other well enough to know if the other has nothing more to offer.

Originally Posted by SamG

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.

Good time to ask questions.

Originally Posted by SamG

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

We get a good chuckle out of 'em, too!

Originally Posted by SamG

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

There really is none, and the rule book specifically states that no umpire "overrides" another, nor shall any umpire even try to override another. My call is my call, yours is yours. This separation of duties helps to keep order on the field.

Originally Posted by SamG

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

It really depends upon the situation and sometimes even the UIC we're working for.