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39 years as a NHFS (high school), NAIA & NCAA (college) umpire....Expert on rules & mechanics knowlege from Dizzy Dean to pro.
I also coached w/ primarily select teams (15-18) for over 15 years. I have assisted over 30 players move on to D1 & pro status.
TSSAA, NAIA, NCAA, NASO
Two college degrees & two masters.
| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Dusty | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very good ruling with decisiveness and clarity! ..... |
| Kevin M-K | 10/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| Tray | 09/10/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jim | 09/10/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| John | 09/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you |
I totally agree w/ you. All runners have to be "put out" or they are safe by rule. The only exception to this is that many leagues, like Dizzy Dean, do have a "give up" rule that states if in fact you
Thanks for the question....If I am working the game, I woulod certainly call a balk. There is no pause or hesitation allowed whatsoever....You may periodically get away w/ it, but not from a good trained
Thanks for the question.....Umpire's Rule #1 - Get the call right. That's the bottom line. First issue - The call was never the plate umpires, it was the field umpire all the way no questions asked
Well, I may have missed something here.....First, you stated the the collision happened AFTER the FB tagged first. Once the out occurs, anything else is just an ugly wreck, but no violation. However
Whew....way to much to respond to in this forum.....I would have to see you in person to cover & give you my opinion....MLB players have tons of different throwing & hitting styles. You have to find out
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