- Aug 1, 2014
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I can't make this crap up. This is an actual ruling in a game tonight.
Here's the situation. 12u game. Bottom of the last inning. Runners on 2 and 3. Fielding team up 1. Ball in play by the batter. The ball is played at 1 batter out. The ball is then sent home where my daughter is catching. Not in time. The baserunner leaving third doesn't slide. Instead she steps over my daughters leg who is blocking the line as the ball is coming in.
I have no issue with his judgement that she was in the line early even though the ball was airborne and on the way home.
She could be called for obstruction. But... He calls me over and tells me that she is not allowed to step into the field, between the base paths without the ball. My catcher is now not allowed to be a fielder. I argued and told him that he can't just make up rules but he insisted. The field umpire won't overturn after discussion.
Of course. The next batter hit the ball to the pitcher. The runner leaves third. My DD steps up into the field of play to receive the ball in plenty of time to make the play. Runner did not cross the plate. And returned to 3.
DD was called for obstruction. Because she entered the field of play without the ball. Runner is given home. Game over.
This insane call is the type that frustrates parents and coaches. It also makes other idiots think that they should argue with all umpires. There has to be a better way.
Here's the situation. 12u game. Bottom of the last inning. Runners on 2 and 3. Fielding team up 1. Ball in play by the batter. The ball is played at 1 batter out. The ball is then sent home where my daughter is catching. Not in time. The baserunner leaving third doesn't slide. Instead she steps over my daughters leg who is blocking the line as the ball is coming in.
I have no issue with his judgement that she was in the line early even though the ball was airborne and on the way home.
She could be called for obstruction. But... He calls me over and tells me that she is not allowed to step into the field, between the base paths without the ball. My catcher is now not allowed to be a fielder. I argued and told him that he can't just make up rules but he insisted. The field umpire won't overturn after discussion.
Of course. The next batter hit the ball to the pitcher. The runner leaves third. My DD steps up into the field of play to receive the ball in plenty of time to make the play. Runner did not cross the plate. And returned to 3.
DD was called for obstruction. Because she entered the field of play without the ball. Runner is given home. Game over.
This insane call is the type that frustrates parents and coaches. It also makes other idiots think that they should argue with all umpires. There has to be a better way.
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