Replay at home

[Thunderheads]

Ok ... a few things of observation, and for discussion.

 

1) great call here no doubt

2) even though a great call ...... did Hal Gibson actually see the runners leg above the plate? Or, was his ruling out on the fact that he was tagged before his lead leg reached home.  I'm not sure he can see a lifted leg, ...NOT THAT HE CAN'T ...I'm just saying...it's got to be really difficult to see that detail in real time.

3) Gibson has a Platinum TW retrofit w/ the throat cushion taken off

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/63817564/v35477747

[umpstu]

If it is modified it is to let him get the protector up higher for more adequate protection of the collarbone.  Man, he sure was close to the play. EXPLOSION!

[ricka56]

2) even though a great call ...... did Hal Gibson actually see the runners leg above the plate? Or, was his ruling out on the fact that he was tagged before his lead leg reached home.  I'm not sure he can see a lifted leg, ...NOT THAT HE CAN'T ...I'm just saying...it's got to be really difficult to see that detail in real time.

I was taught that PU shouldn't be this close to the play because of sitchs like this.

   <- tag over there../..touch over here -> 

Hard to see both events if you're back, impossible to see both if you're too close.

 

But apparently that way of thinking is old school. New school is be on top of the play.  

[Haid D' Salaami]

If it is modified it is to let him get the protector up higher for more adequate protection of the collarbone.  Man, he sure was close to the play. EXPLOSION!

Nope.. he waqs right on top of it.. that is what they are teaching now.. get on top of the play.

[Fittske24]

Tripp executed this play exactly how he instructs it. He stayed on the hip pocket of the catcher and allowed the glove hand side to take him to the tag. I agree he is in perfect position and not too close to see all of the important elements of the play. Plays at the plate are all about last second adjustments to get you in proper position. If you are too far back, you have more ground to cover to make those adjustments. This may cause you to get blocked out from an important aspect of the play.

[JaxRolo]

Guys, I believe Tripp teaches at the Southern Camp. He was there when I went and was new to Umpiring. Learned a lot.