grayhawk

Looks like a typical playoff crew that's working their first 3 umpire game of the year.

Gosney argued that if the batter is in the box (absent leaning over the plate), and hinders the catcher then we would need to judge intent for there to be interference. Again, he pointed to the MLBUM cite as evidence.

I discussed the "any other move" language with Jeff Gosney and he pointed to this paragraph. Good enough for me.

From MLBUM:

I prefer the OBR version which requires intent if the batter is in the box.

Saw this on X and confirmed it with an MLB umpire. This is true and I would think invaluable to help hone in the zone during a game. I wish we all had this! https://x.com/xanbarksdale/status/2051721401984319670?s=20

Good question! If the runner slid completely past the base, then he is assumed to have touched it, so the run would score. However, if the defense appeals that the runner missed the base and the appeal is upheld, then it would take the run off the board.

Do what I do - don't look at the players! You won't see the scowls and you'll be much happier.

I'm happy that my furthest travel time is about an hour. DHs are a grind, especially when it's two 9s.

Hope they all go well! Heading into JUCO Regionals this weekend. U1 tomorrow, then PU for Regional final Sunday and U3 for the IF game.

Nah Rich, it's you Seriously, sorry you've had a rough year. I can't say I've seen a difference between this year and previous years, but I did have an ejection of an assistant coach and I haven't had one for a while. I suspect most of the issues you've had have been in HS and not college? I know you mentioned some idiotic fans at a college game, but this is more the exception I hope? Hang in there and just make sure you and your brothers have each others' backs. They're the only ones that matter.

I do think interference should have been called. F2 stepped right on the bat, and even if it hindered him for a brief moment, it still hindered him. Think of some obstruction calls that are made in MLB where the runner is barely hindered and those calls are still made. However, I do not think the protest will stand unless the crew's explanation was that the batter-runner didn't do it intentionally or something else that showed the rule was misapplied.

You might be trying too hard to find balks. 10 or more in 9 games with 8 of them varsity? I'm guessing most of them are no stops? Don't make a balk your best call.

Do you even lift, bro?

Eject the catcher and call the police. Okay, I'm halfway kidding about the police, but the batter has been battered. This should be a criminal act.