Tough play in 2-man

[BillKen]

Runner on 3rd, pitch is passed ball well outside to my right with a righty in the box.  He squares to bunt, offers, misses and his momentum takes him forward toward 1st base.  As B sees R3 headed home, he moves forward onto the apron in fair territory in the area in front of home plate.  F1 closes in to HP area to take the throw from the backstop from F2 and I glance back to find the ball and let the ball take me to the play.  By the time the ball comes into F1's glove, I have a BANG-BANG safe call at the plate and I never really focused my vision on anything related to B.  

 

Immediately as the play ended, the DC comes up off his bucket on the 1B dugout and wants INT on B with his pitcher.  I have no idea if it was interference because I really never saw B after I signaled the strike attempt and turned to find the ball.  I explained to him that I had a lot going on with a called strike, a passed ball, and a close play into HP and that I really didn't see what B did or where he went.  I knew he had vacated the box for the scoring attempt.

 

I got video of this play and it was definitely INT by B on F1 in front of HP and that split second delay most likely created the safe runner. 

 

So I realize this is sort of a perfect storm play in an imperfect 2-man system.  But my question is this:  Would you go to your partner (he was in C) for help on that INT call, or just live with it?

[Mike Prince]

I would ask him what he saw it if I knew I could have missed it.  Worst thing he can say is no and you live with what you had.

 

I also would not provide a lengthy explanation to the DC when he asked.  Sounds like you are making excuses for not seeing it.  Simply tell him you didn't see it, he may make it easy and ask you if you can get some help.

 

Edit - don't blame the 2-man system for this.  In what you described your partner had nothing to do but see every bit of this play as it unfolded.

Edited April 10, 2014 by Mike Prince

[JaxRolo]

I agree. Why not ask?

 

Worst thing that can happen is you keep the Safe call.

 

The best Thing that can happen you get the out and your partner looks like the bad guy.

[bam]

Why didn't you go tot he video immediately?  

[JaxRolo]

Why didn't you go tot he video immediately?  

HUH?

[bam]

 

I got video of this play and it was definitely INT by B on F1 in front of HP and that split second delay most likely created the safe runner. 

 

 

 

You mean there's no video replay in HS ball?  

[JaxRolo]

Why didn't you go tot he video immediately?  

 

Oh I get it - go to the video

[Jocko]

@BillKen - IMO, as soon as DTHC asked about INT, I'm getting together. No explanation needed. He asked, we conferred, and gave a call. In either case, upon getting together, you should be the one to either confirm the safe or grant the INT and the out. Remember, with less than 2 outs, the runner is out. 2 outs, batter is out.

[VolUmp]

I just wanna say I like a lot of the comments here:

 

Partner SHOULD have had a damn good look at this play.

Going for help on this one should not make anyone look bad.

NEVER give that kind of an explanation to the coach.  You don't owe it.

ALWAYS go to instant replay ... from all 7 angles if you've got it ...

 

(OK BAM ... you're growing on me.)

[Lala]

If there is something you literally can't see, is it ever a bad thing to confer with your partner?