grayhawk

Of course, on this play, it wouldn't have mattered. The BR beat the throw to the base. Can't have RLI when the runner beats the throw to the bag. FWIW, If I have this play in an NCAA game, I am not calling RLI. F1 gets a clean throw off and F3 catches the throw clean.

PU was tracking a pitch down on the inside third of the plate. Awfully tough to grab the swing when it’s that close.

The manager attends the plate meeting in the first game of the series, and then sends out someone else for the following games.

For those with an ESPN+ subscription, they have a separate stream called UmpCast which gives much more coverage from the plate umpire's camera, but also on body cameras on the base umpires (U1 only). The leadoff batter in B5 tried to bunt for a base hit. It goes to F3 which races him to the bag with the BR sliding head first. F3 lays a tag for the out. They showed the body cam on U1 which was pretty cool. You can get the UmpCast live and on replay. Edit: It looks like U1 is the only base umpire with a bodycam.

Exactly

He ended up not violating the pitch count rule, so what's the basis to eject him?

F*#K the onlookers

THIS THIS THIS. ALL. FRICKIN. DAY. LONG!! (Though I would always require payment for both games up front, so I wouldn't get into this situation). You want to show your ass because you think you can withhold payment from me? Think again, chief. You're ejected and I'll hunt you down after the game no matter what it takes to get my payment, and I WILL NOT be shy about it.

So you force him to face one batter and during that at-bat, he tears a ligament. Who do you think the parents are going to come after? Nope. Who's going to take the bump in his place, coach? And yes, I am going to give him as many warm-up pitches as he needs if he's not already warmed up. These are kids, playing a kid's game. Let's remember that. If the opposing coach wants to be an a-hole and protest, then take the protest and get the game moving.

Really? The words "cash at the plate" puts a smile on my face. This is for off-season games, of course. All the schools pay via RQ+ or Arbiter where I work during the season.

This is from the definition of "Catch" in the NCAA rulebook: "In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall demonstrate complete control of the ball and that the release of the ball is voluntary and intentional." "Voluntary and intentional" is synonymous with "on the transfer."

I felt like Gold is spot on for me with respect to how I work as an umpire.

I think it's unnecessary in this case to tell the offense to bring a batter out to put the ball into play (and I suspect the crew discussed this point when they got together). The game is over either way whether they uphold the appeal or not. You're correct about CCA and U3 having R1's touch of 3B. No clue what's expected in pro ball.

Just my usual rant about the MORONIC TV PRODUCERS cutting away from the actual appeal process. Sure, show some random players just standing around instead of the actual action on the field.

That’s some seriously low pay. Out here in SoCal, we’re getting $85/game for 2 man in the off-season. And that’s no new inning after 1:45 in tournaments. I think varsity next year will be $105 per game, but not positive since I’m not working HS anymore.

In the Clemson/Florida game and the collision up the 1B line, you can see a great example of the "unload" that you described. https://x.com/JuliaWesterman/status/1799882428288467188

Not to worry. They'll figure it out when they see the batter walking back to the dugout.

I heard that comment from the announcer last night. He is a complete embarrassment and clueless POS.

I think umpires in 10 y/o games are sometimes inexperienced and lacking rules knowledge. Seems to be the case here. I also think the kid forgot about it 30 seconds after he got his pizza slice, orange wedges and juice box.

Unless the press box has the count wrong on the scoreboard. Then a little wave of whichever hand represents which part of the count they have wrong.

Found one from a recent game. Can't see it as well from this angle, but you get the gist.

The OP asked specifically about the batter being out before reaching first base. In the case of a ball 4 wild pitch, the batter has become a runner and was called out for interference before reaching first base. The run cannot score in that scenario.

I agree that different does not equal good. I can say that, to a man, my partners all dug it.