I'm not saying that the player and coach aren't partially to blame. But let's not forget that umpires are paid to make decision on things that others wouldn't agree on or wouldn't see in the first place. Umpires are supposed to be communicators, communicating the information that others don't have. That didn't happen here. They umpires completely failed in their duties. They had one thing to get right and they stood there doing nothing.

Note: I've found that umpires who fail to take control in situations like these are the same ones who holler "TIME" to brush off 2nd base after a steal or scream "FOOOOUL BALL" on a liner to the backstop. Officiate when you need to officiate. This was a time to officiate.

I think you're missing my point.

What, exactly, did the umpire do to mislead anyone. "Nothing" is what they were supposed to do. No one out at home - no call of out by PU. No play at 1st. No call by BU.

Where is the misleading? Indecision AFTER the player stepped off did not cause the player to step off.

+1