- Jun 8, 2016
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So a hug is assisting the runner? That is what the umpire has to determine and yes it is a judgement call but any umpire who makes that call is taking him or herself too seriously and any coach who tries to get that call made is an arse. I don't care if you show me 2000 examples of the call being made. Hugging a runner rounding third after an over the fence HR gives absolutely zero advantage to the offense...And if you are the umpire you can make that call.
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