CR reported but not in game

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Originally Posted by vcblue

The exact opposite of this OP is discuss in the NFHS Case Book. A CR takes the place of the pitcher without it being reported. Unreported sub team warning.

I have a bigger problem that the PU (and less-you) allowed this to happen. Preventative umpiring can stop so many things from happening.

PU: Coach where's that CR you reported.

OR

BU: Time. Hey partner didn't OC just report a CR? PU: Yes. BU: She didn't take the base. PU: Coach where's that CR you reported.

Well, I agree, but don't. Don't know the situation. Could have very well had other things going on besides babysitting the coach's team. Yes, it would be preferable if you actually saw the entry of the player. However, as a PU, your attention could be pulled in another direction.

When a coach comes to umpire with changes, it isn't a "responsibility" of the umpire to stand there and double-check everyone's number who is walking on and off the field. Being alert and observent is good, but I'm not going to gig an umpire for a team's faus pax unless it was so obvious it could not have been missed.