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little league baseball. a runner is heading home he is hit by a thrown ball in the
back it makes him stumble not slide head first he touches home called safe by
the plate umpire. The 3rd base ump said he slide home head fist should be
called out what is the correct call?
Brian,
If, in the umpires judgement, the runner slid head first, then the runner should be called out.
This is a "have to of been there" situation, as it all falls on the umpires judgement. I can't honestly say that it was an "accidental" head first slide or not, and therefore cannot say whether the call was correct or not.
Just remember, it is all based on the umpires judgement.
I hope this has helped. Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
-Martin Hoover
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Answers by Expert:
Martin Hoover
Expertise
Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience
Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
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