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by prialvarenga
Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Rules [Baseball / Softball]
Topic: Can home plate ump call a runner out for stealing early? (discussion)
Replies: 3
Views: 6064

Re: Can home plate ump call a runner out for stealing early?

Hi,


there were 3 umps. 2 on the filed and 1 behind the plate. the girls are from 14-18

I honestly don't remember how it was on the field.

however, that being said. How is the ump going to decide if the ball is a strike or not if he/ she is worrying about the runner?
by prialvarenga
Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:05 pm
Forum: Rules [Baseball / Softball]
Topic: Can home plate ump call a runner out for stealing early? (discussion)
Replies: 3
Views: 6064

Can home plate ump call a runner out for stealing early? (discussion)

hey guys, I coach a senior recreation softball team. I want to know if the umpire behind the plate can call a runner out for leaving early? Shouldn't the ump be worrying about the ball and strike zone not the runner (there are other umps for that). If so, can I please be provided "proof". Just so wh...