Same situation, different mechanic?

[Concernedcitizen2]

Alright, so I'm still learning, so this might be a very obvious answer, but it looks like Gary Darling is on the first base side of second base in the first two plays, but third base side on the last one.

 

As far as I can tell, the situations are the same, left handed-hitter, only runner is on first, the first video is one out, the second two are two outs.  Anyone know why he changed spots?

 

Also blown call on the 2nd steal?

 

http://wapc.mlb.com/play?content_id=29380149

[Dannytheman]

I watched it 3 times and the video doesn't help.  My guess is first basemen was not holding on the runner in the third, but only a guess.

[basejester]

I dunno. I see safe on the second one.

[dumbdumb]

Maybe the center fielder needed Gerry Davis to move over, based on how he wanted to position for the hitter, more than Davis would like towards first base, therefor he just moved over to the other side of the bag to take the steal.

[Concernedcitizen2]

As an umpire when can you say "no" to a fielder asking you to move over a step or to adjust your positioning because of the way they are playing the hitter, are you always required to adjust in that way?

[basejester]

You can say no anytime, but don't.

[mstaylor]

I never say no to an infielder or runner, outfielder can take one step and be fine. 

[blue23ll]

I believe the choice between B and C is the umpires option in 4 man. I also believe that this is not Gerry Davis in this video.

[mstaylor]

I believe the choice between B and C is the umpires option in 4 man. I also believe that this is not Gerry Davis in this video.

I believe the OP says it's Darling. Dumbdumb, is well, dumbdumb.  

[blue23ll]

That is Darling I think. He sure has aged...LOLOLOLOL, I remember both him and his brother Ron.

[zm1283]

It is Gerry Davis in the video. He is #12.

[afaber12]

As an umpire when can you say "no" to a fielder asking you to move over a step or to adjust your positioning because of the way they are playing the hitter, are you always required to adjust in that way?

 

The rule of thumb I was told was taking one step to the left or the right is OK. If the fielder wants you to go further, then you'd be better off and should be out of the way by taking a step in the other direction (from your starting point): you'll still be only one step off your ideal position.

 

If you're still in the way, the fielder doesn't know what he's on about, and can choose what's least worst for him.

[mstaylor]

You can also move on your ideal angle in and out to move out of the infielders or runners way. You stay on the line you want, you simply change your distance a little but it moves you right or left to satisfy the request. 

[blue23ll]

I believe the choice between B and C is the umpires option in 4 man. I also believe that this is not Gerry Davis in this video.

 

That is Gerry!  Wow he has aged since I last saw him.