Any ump worth his salt should know that every base, including home plate is in fair territory.
@critter26 ай бұрын
i had the oppiste happen to me i toss the assistant coach out, the head coach was very much thin ice with me already, he knew when told him to stop to stop. he didn't like the zone which his 12u players were lobbying the ball over batters head/eyes im not calling it a stirke he complain about forced out a third claiming feilder didn't step on bag white cleats white base. i saw it
@critter26 ай бұрын
so i had a batter hit the ball was in front of home plate no joke didn't call anything than once it was touch i pointed fair.
@jimdoe16942 ай бұрын
Would you prefer she be out at first because she ran inside the base line to first?
@projectmayhembronco5457Ай бұрын
@@jimdoe1694 That's not how that rule works. The only way she would be out is if she interfered with the play.
@jimdoe1694Ай бұрын
@@projectmayhembronco5457
@bryangutierrez10156 ай бұрын
Not the “perfect bunt” by any means, but terrible call.
@jimdoe16942 ай бұрын
I know, she should have been out at first for impeding the throwing path.
@mptr17837 ай бұрын
ummmmmmm, yeah, thats a fair ball
@Blt-rr2lm6 ай бұрын
The coach approached this the wrong way. He should have asked the umpire where fair territory is, then asked the ump to show him where the girl picked up the ball. Don’t tell, ask.
@McClimber2342 ай бұрын
Umps are so fragile.
@davidhoffman81225 ай бұрын
The ump should make sure HE KNOWS the rules.
@jimdoe16942 ай бұрын
Agreed, fair ball, batter out for running inside the base line to first.
@critter26 ай бұрын
as umpire myself 1. take the mask off 2. it was fair ball apoglize and fix it. 3. dont tell him he going to parking lot or dugout pick one or other 4. when you have converstation with coach take the damn mask off. when there play take the damn mask off
@MagSeven75 ай бұрын
Agreed. Not sure what he saw here but, the first thing I do on any type of contact by the batter is take off my mask. It didn't look like the catcher shielded him either so I'm not sure how he missed this call but, he did....The coach seems frustrated too and I did not like him drawing circles in the dirt. I also never get into a shouting match with a coach on the field regardless of the situation. Amazing again..athrough all this....he never takes off his mask!!!
@MikeBHR5 ай бұрын
I'd bet that most of the umpires who have left the sport over horrid sportsmanship would have gotten this call right. Too bad that behavior like what this coach is displaying has chased so many good umpires away.
@MaydayAggro2 ай бұрын
It doesn't matter if you look the part if you make no visible effort to get a call right. Take the mask off, exit to the left of the catcher, find the ball, make the call. Do not put the mask on until your conversation with the coach is complete.
@georgeripley52806 ай бұрын
Yeah boy, fair ball. Umpire was dead wrong, but the coach should have conducted a quiet conversation with the umpire, with their backs to the crowd. Coach was correct in his ruling, but drawing circles in the dirt and his public “you’re 1 for 4 today” statement would have cost him an exit from the playing field.
@stevehumphrey6676 ай бұрын
So he screwed up 3 calls by then?? Sounds like he is s terrible ump. It's the second inning. Ever hear of 3 strikes and you're out? I bet this ump hasn't. Find a new line of work, you suck st this one
@rayray41926 ай бұрын
@@stevehumphrey667they are lucky anyone umpires their low level baseball.
@jimdoe16942 ай бұрын
Would you prefer she be out at first because she ran inside the base line to first?
@lorddrewski6 ай бұрын
I was ok with the coach until he said the 1 for 4 comment. I get the frustration but he is the leader of a team of young kids. Part of that job is teaching sportsmanship even when you do not get the call. It was called a foul ball, if you want to discuss it between innings and tell him what you saw or ask questions that is fine.
@dougsimmon746022 күн бұрын
If you're going to be an umpire , know the rules and how the game is played !
@Takar1005 ай бұрын
Looked and sounded like it mattered more to coach and parents, girl was ready to bat again. Coach should have kept his finger out of the dirt and had a conversation, maybe asked him to confer with other umpire. Once that's done, nothing you can do. You can't undo that call, but you can teach your kids how to handle it better.
@leopiccione85236 ай бұрын
Excuse me sir BUT the entire home plate is fair ball ! Yeah it’s only kids but you have no idea how much it means to them. Suck it up, Correct the call and send the kid to first. Ugh
@rayray41926 ай бұрын
The catcher stopped playing when the ball was declared foul. You can’t place the batter on first.
@pabranva5 ай бұрын
You cannot un-foul a foul ball. Who knows if the batter runner would have made it to first because once you kill the play, everybody is supposed to stop.
@Takar1005 ай бұрын
Looked and sounded like it mattered more to coach and parents, girl was ready to bat again. Coach should have kept his finger out of the dirt and had a conversation, maybe asked him to confer with other umpire. Once that's done, nothing you can do. You can't undo that call, but you can teach your kids how to handle it better.
@donaldhall64866 ай бұрын
If you’re going to umpire learn the rules and playing field!
@jimdoe16942 ай бұрын
Because one play in girls softball matters so much.
@jimdoe16942 ай бұрын
Would you prefer she be out at first because she ran inside the base line to first?
@raymondistenes16046 ай бұрын
I am an umpire and will agree that was the incorrect call. However, as soon as the coach drew it the dirt he would be tossed. If I was feeling generous I may say "where was it" to see if he would do it again. I will also say that all of the critics should put on some gear and give it a go.
@DiamondDon195 ай бұрын
I am an umpire, and this guy is a disgrace to umpires... he doesn't know a BASIC rule. Then he threatens the coaches and fans because HE made a bad call!!
@alanhess93065 ай бұрын
I have been umpiring mostly HS and American Legion ball for over 33 years and have never seen a call as ridiculously wrong as this one was. This umpire is incompetent or dishonest.
@dogpatch754 ай бұрын
@@alanhess9306 LOL! I've been coaching HS softball for 24 years. We see calls as ridiculously wrong as this on a regular basis! Unfortunately, resources devoted to recruitment and training of umpires below the college level is seriously lacking. For above average high school softball competition, the skill level of umpires has not kept up with the advancement in skill level of the players now playing the game.
@alanhess93064 ай бұрын
@@dogpatch75 I agree, I have worked with many clueless umpires.
@tedszweb52685 ай бұрын
I did that once as an umpire ,the ball was rolling down the 3rd baseline & absolutely going foul & the 3rd baseman picked it up right on the line, but I was already set to call foul ball because it was obvious that’s what was gonna happen but the player made a mistake picking it up & I blew the call anticipating that the player would do the correct thing.
@HelterSkelter1176 ай бұрын
Everybody is focusing on the bad call, and here I am looking at these future All-Stars with respect and admiration. Pitcher zinged in a fast ball that 90% of us in the comment section couldn't have hit. Batter absolutely scorching it up the base line to first. Catcher zipping in a perfect throw to first base. These little ladies have some seriously good skills for their ages! Good on all of them!
@tjones57196 ай бұрын
It’s funny the coach was not pointing to the spot where the ball was. Circled the wrong spot.
@dogpatch754 ай бұрын
Major league coaches are paid big bucks to argue calls. MLB umpires are paid big bucks to argue back. The show is part of why MLB fans pay to attend games. But this is not MLB! Why youth league coaches attempt to mimic the MLB show is beyond explanation! Yes this umpire got it wrong, but he is not a major league umpire. Young players must be taught the concept that "it isn't what it is, its what the umpire thinks it is"! Get over it and move on with the game! This umpire should be commended for the way he promptly handled the coach's theatrics without escalating the situation!
@wallyohrel908628 күн бұрын
Should had sort it at. Its was only one base different. ⚾️🤯
@edwardw80196 ай бұрын
Umpires who don't know the game or the rules cheating kids!
@GaryLogan-we3qy2 ай бұрын
Hate to admit their wrong would help if you got the call right
@stoneymcneal24585 ай бұрын
Coach getting all bent over a questionable call at a little kids softball game … not a good look.
@DiamondDon195 ай бұрын
It's not even CLOSE to being "questionable". It's a HORRIBLE call. The ball was in fair territory by over a FOOT!! Then, the ump threatens the coach... over HIS horrible call!!
@stoneymcneal24585 ай бұрын
@@DiamondDon19 It was a kids softball game, so you need to lighten up, and accept that the coach greatly overreacted.
@DiamondDon195 ай бұрын
@@stoneymcneal2458 He has a right to point out that the ump royally screwed up. The ump needs to know the rules so he doesn't keep making HORRIBLE calls later in the game. Could the coach have pointed out the umps mistake, then walked back to the coaches box? Yes. But, the ump could've handled the situation soooo much better. I am an ump, so I know.
@stoneymcneal24585 ай бұрын
@@DiamondDon19 The coach did way more than “point out” the error made by the umpire. Why are you getting so triggered?
@DiamondDon195 ай бұрын
Of course, if someone disagrees with you, you pull out the "triggered" card to make yourself feel better. Go back down in your mom's basement, and curl up in your safe space.
@BebeAdEmUpАй бұрын
I’m an umpire HS myself fair ball lol !
@crampdstyl16 ай бұрын
Coach should have been tossed the second he reached down and marked the dirt with his finger. Ump got the call wrong, but the coach should be in the parking lot - not back at third running his mouth
@critter26 ай бұрын
not sure why the umpire called foul any good umpire knows the line goes back to the plate, and he mask isn't off
@crampdstyl16 ай бұрын
@@critter2 call, right or wrong, does not matter - there is zero excuse or justification for the coach to act that way
@mskolnik26 ай бұрын
@@crampdstyl1 coach is sticking up for his players, let them be kids and he needs them to know what they did was in fact the right thing. there is zero excuse or justification for the umpire to act this way.
@crampdstyl16 ай бұрын
@@mskolnik2 you're the exact kind of person that finds themselves on the news, regarding why there is no officials available to play the games.
@mskolnik26 ай бұрын
@@crampdstyl1 Clearly this official was unavailable to play the game too, no great loss. He wanted to make up his own rules than enforce them on the kids and have an ego about it and be stubborn out of spite even though he was wrong and knew it, just couldn't back down and let the kids play. Better to have any parent in there as an official that is willing to admit they were wrong and let the kids play
@chuckjones23686 ай бұрын
wow pos of umpire ball ls in the middle of lane Fair Ball.. should of saw that[
@user-zx2mv7il8v6 ай бұрын
Lied batter out as he was on the line of the batters box
@alanhess93065 ай бұрын
You don't know wtf you are talking about. The line is part of the box. There is no reason the batter would be out.
@jarrettlist5294Ай бұрын
Foot must be entirely out of the box on the ground when contact is made to call the batter out
@robo65906 ай бұрын
Gotta believe kids' league umpires--rich as I'm sure it makes them--aren't big KZfaq fans.
@kevinharding92326 ай бұрын
It would be nice if we can review. Most games now are on some sort of static video recording.
@ericgoldfarb48705 ай бұрын
Was bad call, it happens
@alanhess93065 ай бұрын
It was a bad call and yes they do happen. However, there is no reason the bunted ball sitting in front of the plate should be called foul. This umpire is lazy and incompetent.
@cmsilver89066 ай бұрын
Typical umpire can't admit his mistakes so tells the coach to stay in the dugout...Baseball has been ruined by umpires who are making terrible calls and don't care
@javtimestwo3 ай бұрын
Not a good call at all. I think the umpire was quick to make the call and as a result he made the wrong call. The ball did roll back just a bit but never enough to go into foul territory. Then again the coach has no idea how to discuss a blown call. If that was me behind the plate he would have been ejected for drawing a circle in front of the plate.
@mattmoehring80216 ай бұрын
Did the ball it the bat a second time? I heard two ticks. Pointing to the ground is pushing it, but at :38 As soon as he said, "you're 1 for 4, now" I'd toss him. If the ump is been given this much shit and its only the top of the second....gonna be a long day.
@stevemohl306 ай бұрын
Terrible call.....if the umpire is that bad, it's going to be a long day!!!
@etool43555 ай бұрын
Surprising we have Umps at all given they literally could be beaten or killed on a bad call. If you are thinking about volunteering for youth sports, know that there is a parent or coach out there who would kill you over a bad call.
@Cool-Lake6 ай бұрын
Amazing how ignorant people like this are.
@Blackdog2226 ай бұрын
Umpires who don't know the rules, cops who don't know the law, and politicians who don't know up from down. What a country.
@dougmasters45615 ай бұрын
Seriously, drama queen, it was one dude's innocent mistake. Calm down man.
@brucek665 ай бұрын
It's his call - right or wrong, accurate or not. He called it IMMEDIATELY - the whining woman in the video. Just stop talking OR buy some gear and get on the field. The Dad Coach who points to a spot? Any guesses on what happens in an MLB game? And yes, fines are part of an ejection. So let's review - The Umpire quickly and loudly makes play call Everyone yells and screams Coach points to a spot No one wants to Umpire, but everyone has an opinion. Good luck finding a Robot that can umpire a girls softball game
@alanhess93065 ай бұрын
We don't need to find a robot to umpire girls softball. We need to find an umpire that is at least somewhat competent.
@chipchaser446 ай бұрын
definitely a bad call, but nowhere close to the worst!!
@alanhess93065 ай бұрын
I've been umpiring for a long time and I've seen many wrong calls. There is no reason this umpire should get tis call wrong. This is truly egregious. It's absolutely one of the worst calls I've ever seen.
@svendjorgensen72015 ай бұрын
Sorry, but get used to terrible umpires. This one has the ego and abusive authority issues of corrupt LEOs.
@breeze7875 ай бұрын
Give him (the umpire) a break! He has dyslexia.
@tomray41396 ай бұрын
Ump called it as hitting the plate before the catcher picked it up. Ump is right.
@djflaffwaffe24626 ай бұрын
You know the plate is fair territory right
@tomray41396 ай бұрын
If the ball hits the plate and ends up in fair territory its a fair ball. But if its hit into fair territory and moves backwards onto the plate and is touched, its a foul ball.@@djflaffwaffe2462
@DiamondDon195 ай бұрын
The ball was completely in fair territory when it was picked up... the plate is in FAIR TERRITORY. Jeez.
@alanhess93065 ай бұрын
The ball hitting the plate does not make it a foul ball. The umpire was wrong. You are clueless.
@tomray41395 ай бұрын
The catcher was behind the plate when they picked up the ball.@@alanhess9306
@alanhess93066 ай бұрын
Such a ridiculous wrong call by an incompetent umpire.
@ryant1156 ай бұрын
feel free to volunteer...
@alanhess93066 ай бұрын
@@ryant115 I have been umpiring mostly HS and Legion ball for over 33 years. I know an incompetent umpire when I see one. Have you ever "volunteered"?
@ryant1156 ай бұрын
@@alanhess9306 Yes, I have. However, I'm not narcissistic enough to assume every small league rec softball umpire is the next Joe West. I have no doubt you have several blown calls under your belt you'd rather keep off KZfaq. Otherwise...you wouldn't 33 years limited to HS level.
@alanhess93066 ай бұрын
@@ryant115 I worked state regional Legion tournaments and HS playoffs every year as well as college level summer ball. I never went to a pro school so that was pretty much as high as I could go and that was fine since I never aspired to work professional ball. Of course I missed a few calls over 3 decades of umpiring. But if you don't think this guy is incompetent, you know nothing about umpiring. How can he get this call so wrong? How many years and at what level of umpiring experience do you have? I suspect you are nothing but a clueless casual baseball fan that thinks he knows more than he does.
@ryant1156 ай бұрын
@@alanhess9306 No line of sight to the ball due to the catcher and assumed the catcher picked it up in foul territory. That's how he missed the call. Everyone is an "expert" when they're seeing replay video from a POV other than the umpire. However, until you can analyze it correctly to determine how to help rather than call everyone incompetent because they don't meet you're made up threshold in your head, you're nothing more than an useless talking head looking for attention. Take that to heart and get over yourself.
@markmohr93566 ай бұрын
Bunting is gay, hit the ball.
@dogpatch754 ай бұрын
LOL! This is not baseball! Strategic use of the short game can be a game changer in fast pitch softball. Any competent coach understands its value, understands when and when not to use it, and teaches young players the skills required to execute.
@rayray41926 ай бұрын
As soon as the man ( he’s not a coach) reached down and indicated where the ball was touched he must be ejected. When he said,” You are 1 for 4 he must be ejected. Demonstrative motions are an ejection as well as getting personal. It was a terrible bunt and terrible defense and a terrible call. The man is lucky anyone is willing to umpire lousy baseball.