Thursday, October 12, 2006

You Make the Call

As many of you know while in Winnipeg and Iowa City I umpired baseball. Now that we are into the playoffs, I thought I would post situations and ask you to make the call. The first few will be easy. After posting several sets over the coming days I will announce the proper ruling. Give your call in a comment.


1. Can a batter strike out on foul ball? If you think it is possible, give an example.

2. A runner on first (runner 2) gets a great lead and runs hard. He sees that the hit is going to fall between two fielders and keeps running. The runner on second (runner 1) runs part way to make sure that the ball falls in safely before he starts running (just in case he has to return to second if the ball is caught). Runner two passes runner one just before third base and actually steps on third before runner 1. They both make it home safely with runner one crossing the plate before runner 2. What call do you make?

3. If while swinging at a pitch, the bat touches the catcher's glove. What call do you make? Does it make a difference if the batter hits a single? Or a double?




4 comments:

Jenn said...

#4 - What if one team's uniforms look better than another team's? Do you give them preferential treatment. I say yes.

Evie said...

Jenn - what do you mean by looks better? Are you referring to the color combinations, the logos, etc., or to the way the uniforms fit? Colors, etc., are important, but the fit is what really counts!

Barbara said...

I personally think that the team with the dirtiest uniforms should win the call because they are trying the hardest.

I haven't a clue about baseball calls. I'll send John over to give his input.

Jenn said...

ummm...yes, colours are important but fit is definately a plus. let's take it one step further and say that the best looking teams wins - the ones with the cutest buts. someone tell papa to update his blog!