Calling the obvious out

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Dakota

On the routine, obvious to everyone, out (such as out by several steps at 1B), I'll wait a few and then just give a casual hammer.

What about a "casual" safe on an obvious safe, like a runner there 2 secs before the ball and no tag attempt?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

What about a "casual" safe on an obvious safe, like a runner there 2 secs before the ball and no tag attempt?

No, because there was no play made to call, or, as MNBlue says, the runner's status has not changed. Why not signal "safe" every time a runner touches the bag?

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by Dakota

No, because there was no play made to call, or, as MNBlue says, the runner's status has not changed. Why not signal "safe" every time a runner touches the bag?

Or point to home plate everytime a run scores..

[CecilOne]

Good points, all 3 of you.
My example was extreme to avoid any HTBT replies.
What about same basic play when fielder receives ball just after runner reaches, then holds tag to see if runner will slip off?
HTBT not accepted.

[MNBlue]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Good points, all 3 of you.
My example was extreme to avoid any HTBT replies.
What about same basic play when fielder receives ball just after runner reaches, then holds tag to see if runner will slip off?
HTBT not accepted.

Casual safe, since there seems to be some doubt as to the runner's status. Call time if all play is stopped and the fielder isn't taking the tag off and the runner isn't moving.

[MD Longhorn]

I guess the easiest way would be to say that if I think there's ANY reason that ANYONE might need to know the runner is still safe, or that anyone might be unclear, I'll signal the slow safe sign. Fielder holding the tag on a safe runner on a bag for no reason is a perfect example.