NFHS - Umpire Responsible for Clearing bat

[okla21fan]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

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Maybe we should start calling 'location' around 2nd base as well, after all the little ball peeps do (all in the name of 'safety' I guess) And while we are at it, have the BU positioned inside the bags with runners on at the time of the pitch!

[REFANDUMP]

When they make us start umpiring with "BB" on our backs, I'll move the bat. Until then, I'll make someone else do it. I'm guessing you serve concessions between innings as well ??

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by okla21fan

Maybe we should start calling 'location' around 2nd base as well, after all the little ball peeps do (all in the name of 'safety' I guess) And while we are at it, have the BU positioned inside the bags with runners on at the time of the pitch!

Oh, and don't forget pointing on our strike calls and calling "balk" on an IP! That'd be great, too!

[NSABill]

We do not have the luxury of working a 4 man system.
I am lucky to have 2 umps sometimes.

Going back quite a way (as I am pretty old), have always been taught and followed to stay away, not my business, not my responsibility. Not necessarily due to liability.
Must admit there is a rare time I may have moved one but more often been screamed at when there is a play at the plate because I paid no attention and got ready and in position for my call. What if I am worried about the darned bat and do not get ready for my call?
The bat is low on my priority list as I usually have something to see, or somewhere to go that is more important.

In my world; the on deck batter is responsible to take care of his or her teammate. They are not real far away like at a Major stadium.If the catcher is a good Joe or it is in their way, they will get rid of it.

Evans, Brink man etc. sometimes forget that we are not in the bigs.