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| July 23, 2019 CDNSmitty | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What's your call on a bang-bang play at a base? Dave, I agree. Consistency is key. BJ, I agree, and I do those things. I always hesitate and process, and if the runner CLEARLY beats the throw...well then, they are safe. My discussion springs from one of our playoffs this weekend where I made the call as an out on a bang-bang play. The non-umpiring players all wanted the safe call, but my umpiring peers agreed with my call. I suppose my point is that the perspective of a player/umpire - umpire/player is often better. I know that I have become a much better player having umpired for a time. It makes me appreciate the nuances and, of course, I understand the rules much better. (Also, I appreciate the role of umpires when making calls) That's all. Cheers, eh? |
| July 23, 2019 CDNSmitty | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What's your call on a bang-bang play at a base? So, you hear it all the time..."Tie goes to the runner!" To which I usually respond, "Yes, if you are in the 6th grade." As an umpire I have always called those really close bang-bang plays as outs. Many/most of my umpire colleagues agree, while most non-umpire ball players seem to want the 'safe' call. I'm curious as to the thoughts of others. CDNSmitty |
