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hsballcoach100+ posts

To any experienced umps. I have a quick question. Situation: Bases loaded and a ground ball is hit to the right side (in between second and first.) In a two man crew, which ump would be responsible for an interference call on the runner running from first to second?

5/18/0711:51 AM

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cccsdad100+ posts

Not sure if this is correct, but I would imagine the field umpire would. I umpire youth league and we always have a two man crew. Usually the guy behind the plate takes the lead runner incase he needs to move up the line for a play at 3rd in which case I will move towards home incase the runner advacnes to home.

jjk500+ posts

Either Umpire can and should call it, however U2 is the closest. So should be the one IMO.

The general mechanic for U1 to call INT on the infield is after a relay to 1st on a double play as U2 has turned to see the play at 1st.

But either can call it. I called INT a couple weeks ago from U1 as R2 crushed the SS fielding a ground ball, I asked my partner why he didn't call it? He said I was just to quick for him.

Michael S. Taylor1,000+ posts

Basically it's whichever that sees it. Most of the time the PU will make the call because the BU doesn't turn fast enough to see it.

hsballcoach100+ posts

Thanks for the information, guys.

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