Calling the obvious out

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by Andy

I'm about the same as Mike.

On a routine play at first, I will wait until the runner passes the bag or gives up running to signal the out. I was taught this when I first started to help with timing and make myself wait to make the call. I still have the habit.

So why do we signal the obvious outs, but not the obvious safes?

We don't signal the obvious safes?
I was taught that every play deserves a call.

Now if there isn't a play you don't need a safe call.