Check swing...runner

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Mike,

If R1 is already on the move and you kill the play while
that action is going on, you are taking away a possible
stolen base from the offense. I have and will continue
to immediately go to my partner if I have any doubt, prior
to being asked by F2. I realize BU has other responsibilities
when R1 breaks for 2B, but usually they have had their look
and will know if yes, or no. {of course with 3 man no prob
er limb.}

glen

Hold on, Glen. I didn't suggest anyone change anything they were doing. I just offered a possible method in which to handle a situation which was brought to this board as a possible problem.

If there was doubt, why make any call at all?

And, also, as I just asked bamablue, what are you going to call if R1 gets thrown out at 2B? By calling ball, are you not now depriving the defense the possibility of getting a legitimate out at 2B? What if the runner checks up and slows down when the pitch is called a ball? Are you going to protect that runner by saying you placed her in jeopardy?

Seems like the only folks you want to do right by is the offense. Why shouldn't the defense receive equal consideration? After all, they are not the one who called the pitch a ball.





[Edited by IRISHMAFIA on May 24th, 2003 at 08:52 AM]