BigBlue4u

To the credit of MLB, umpires are now getting the benefit of working call-up games before becoming a full-time MLU. I'm sure many of you remember the days when a newly hired MLU would go straight from AAA to the ML.

Another example of why it is so important for coaches/managers to have a decent knowledge of the rules. If this happened to a coach with adequate rules knowledge, he would have lodged a protest in a heartbeat.

I'm not very good at math. So, whatever is out there, is what I'll umpire.

Here's a perfect example of calling for common-sense umpiring. Call the strike, call "time" and have a short conversation with the coach about him calling "time." The first question would be, "What was that all about?" I would then politely warn him that he would be restricted to the dugout if it happens again. Since there was no advantage gained since the pitch was called a strike and nothing else happened, I believe just warning the coach would be the best route.

Any thoughts on this? R1 going on the pitch. Fly ball to RF. Just as the runner approaches second base, he glances to see what’s happening with the batted ball. In doing so, he stops short of second base by a couple of steps. The RF catches the ball. R1 then turns to return to first base. In doing so, he does not touch 2nd base. When the ball is returned to the infield, 2B asks for the ball and properly appeals to the umpire that R1 did not touch second base. What's the call? Some umpires claim there can be no appeal because the runner never acquired or passed 2B. Others say that the runner should be out because he did not advance bases in order.

Count MLB umpires in this group. Every now and then they screw this rule up. Most people don't like the NFHS rule because it "robbed" Johnny of a home run because the ball is immediately dead on a balk. Countless studies over the years have shown that the overwhelming number of NFHS balks don't involve a pitched ball that is even hit.

Good catch! MLB rule 6.01 (a) (3) states: Before two are out and a runner on third base, the batter hinders a fielder in making a play at home base; the runner is out. So, we have a judgment call. Was the pitcher making a play at home base? (in this case proximity being the issue) Yes= interference and an out. No= nothing.

Looks like I am in the minority here. But I've got nothing. First, who created the problem? Second, the batter made a legitimate effort to get out of the way of a play at the plate. Third, even if the batter was in the way of the pitcher, it is unlikely a play could have been made on the runner. Bottom line, I'm not going to pull one out of my you know what to bail out a miscue by the offense. For the scorekeepers in the midst, score the run on a wild pitch.

1) Assuming the fielder cannot make a play, it is an immediate dead ball and any runners are returned to base occupied at the time of the pitch. 2. No, it is a delayed dead ball. Offense can take the result of the play or advance batter and any runner attempting to advance on the pitch, one base. 3. No. Many interference calls result in a delayed dead ball.

MLB: Controversial umpire CB Bucknor hangs up his mask and calls it quits for good I wonder how much "help" MLB gave him to make this decision?

Does anyone have an update on the 2027 NFHS baseball rules?

First of all, don't beat yourself up over this. You did the best you could. As the saying goes, "Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you take one right between the eyes." The only thing I question is why you didn't ask your partner as the coach requested? Of course, your partner didn't see what happened. You know that, but the coach probably doesn't know that. He's trying to support his team. Give him that opportunity. Ask your partner anyway.

Yes. As I said, I must know where the runners are, what they are doing and where the ball is and what the holder of the ball is doing. That gives me a pretty accurate picture of the situation. If I do see runners off their base, or a fielder holding a ball, THEN I will call "time" to dust off the plate. It also applies with R3. Obvious situations pretty much dictate themselves. As an example, with a runner at third and the pitcher holding the ball looking at his catcher, it would be unlikely that the runner would attempt to advance to home.

I did not call time when brushing the plate. What I did do is know where any runners were and, especially, where the ball was. I never felt it was necessary to go through all the motions of calling "time" then putting the ball back in play for a job that, at most, would take about five seconds.

And here's a thought. When you do brush the plate, do it with enthusiasm. I've seen some guys dust the plate and they look tired when doing it. And, what about kicking off dust with your shoe? My guideline was, if i could clean it with no more than two sweeps of my foot, OK. Otherwise, I use my brush