QUOTE(downstairs @ Aug 25, 2005 -> 02:33 PM)
This is disgusting.
1st base ump CANNOT call the play until its passed 1st base. If the ump even makes a move to call it before its passed first base its either illegal or he's actually got the call in his head before it happens.
I am not even sure on the rules, but I have to believe there is a major problem with making a call out of turn. You just can't do it.
Not only was it a bad call, the guy should not have even made a call. THAT is disgusting...
yes it's the home plate ump and he should've called it but didn't.