UmpJeff

They all did.

John, I am not getting hung up on the "no other fielder had an opportunity to play the ball" part of the rule. I know the rule...both sides of it. If you were BU and you ruled that the ball did not go through, or by, and you called the runner out, I would not come out suggesting that you misapplied a rule because you didn't.

Agreed that the umpire must be convinced the ball is through or by a fielder and no other fielder had an opportunity to play the ball is a judgment call. Where BU misapplied the rules is when he called R2 out for interference given the facts in the OP that the ball had passed a diving F5 and no one else had a shot to field it. This is where I indicated that PU should have conferred with BU to get the call right and reverse BU's interference call on R2.

(1) I'm not adjudging on what noumpere said. I agreed with him. I went strictly off the OP which, in part, stated... "Runner on second stealing in play, is hit with a batted ball AFTER IT HAS PASSED A DIVING THIRD BASEMAN, NO ONE ELSE HAD A SHOT TO FIELD IT." Please tell me where I have fallen into the misconception you cite? The rules address this particular situation quite clearly. (2) It may be a direct quote from the PBUC manual, however, there are rules which cover circumstances that prevent the "expectation"... 2017 OBR 6.01(a)(11)...Batter or Runner Interference It is interference by a batter or a runner when: A fair ball touches him on fair territory before touching a fielder. If a fair ball goes through, or by, an infielder, and touches a runner immediately back of him, or touches the runner after having been deflected by a fielder, the umpire shall not declare the runner out for being touched by a batted ball. In making such decision the umpire must be convinced that the ball passed through, or by, the fielder, and that no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the runner deliberately and intentionally kicks such a batted ball on which the infielder has missed a play, then the runner shall be called out for interference.

True. I'm just going off the OP saying that "no one else had a shot at it."

Maybe. But, our (read umpires...) integrity is what sets up apart, IMHO. As I mentioned above, the score and/or whether or not someone questions our calls, shouldn't dictate how we apply the rules of the game. Our job as umpires is to get the call(s) right...and to do it to the best of our ability in an unbiased fashion. With respect to the above, why give "them" that opportunity?

I see you're still a "W" fan, Max!

Eric Byrnes is a 5-TOOL a$$-hat, IMHO... AND, he's no Jim Joyce.

I'm sure the OC got dumped. It appeared that the PU was walking toward the 3rd baseline/dugout before the camera angle changed. I would have done the same thing. Good call.

Yes, it most certainly does. The OP stated, " Runner on second stealing in play, is hit with a batted ball after it has passed diving third baseman, no one else had a shot to field it." Having said that, the runner is NOT out. And, by the way, runners are never "expected to be called OUT". You have to umpire...anticipated the play, not the call. So, what I would have done in this situation is to conference with my partner and get the call RIGHT. Whether or not the coach(es) came out to question the original call or whether the score of the game was 1,000 - 0, you get the call right. Based on the OP, BU made an error in rules application. This is not an judgement call and the misapplication of rules should be corrected.

Thanks!

I've noticed that the umpires are wearing patches on their sleeves with the initials "RG" and "MJ". Anyone know why...and for whom?

Eat clean...anything that grows in the earth or from a tree...lean protein...chicken, fish, pork, and red meat...good fats...nuts, whole grains...and LOTS of water... And move...anything that gets you moving. Walking is good enough. The only running I ever do is on a diamond. Everywhere else, I walk. Good luck! If I can do it, anyone can do it!

No problem. I saw... We're all human and we all have days like this. Hope your weekend is a good one!

Don't get SH*#ty, BT... It would have been nice if FranklinT would have posted in the body of the thread versus striking out the area of the OP about the Gold.

I'm not sure if they're making a 2016 edition, but if they do, I can tell you who's going to be in it.

You got that right!!!

I love listening to Tom Hamilton! Sirius/XM radio allows me the opportunity to listen to all the great radio broadcasters.

That may be true, Jeff, but that doesn't mean it's value is $400. On the other hand, someone might place that value on it. Then, the adage, "A fool and his money are soon parted" will sound throughout the land...just my $0.02

Great analysis! I'm surprised IK didn't take one in the ribs during his next AB...

I would "live that schedule" for 30 years if I could. Of course, that would take me to my 85th birthday. If Country Joe can do it, so can I!!

They'll get a chance to see it up-close and personal this evening.

Never. My focus is on the game, not who is texting/calling/Facebooking/Umpire-Empiring, etc. me...

Yeah...that, too!

There is NOTHING like October baseball!!