Calling the obvious out

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Maybe it's just me, but I think people who believe making an Out call on an obvious play will embarrass or show-up a kid are way too oversensitive. True, we shouldn't come through with a punch-out call on a base that dislocates our shoulders. But making anything more than an imperceptible hand gesture is embarrassing? Puhleeze.

not because of rubbing it in or not, but to show we knew it was not close; saving the sell for close ones, ball down the line with runner on, called thirds, etc.