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Originally Posted by Ragnar
Let me say one thing in his defense that may have been a contributing factor. How do you call a close play at first? You watch the players foot and listen for the ball hitting the glove. That's how I was taught. I was told it's the only way. It's almost impossible to mess that up.
However, in a big game with an enormous crowd the noise might drown out the impact of the ball, then you're screwed, or at least I would be. Thankfully I never had that problem.  |
You might be right with that, and I know I would not be a good umpire, either, but ... you are trying to defend Angel Hernandez, and Angel Hernandez is indefensible.
Any word on whether he is on the World Series crew? How about as replay ump? THAT would be fun! 50,000 people see a crystal clear overturn case on the video board, and after 19 minutes of agony Amazing Angel sends back a "call stands".