Love it!! Haven’t heard that term in a generation! Made me think of an old time broadcaster (or conglomeration of several). Well played (though it’s likely the “kids” on this board will wonder WTF you’re talking about......)!
basically, it's slang for an easy catch. Got it from listening to Padres games. http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/sd/ballpark/bricks/baseball_terms.jsp
Personally, I thought this screen cap was even better, as it has the score AFTER the Larnach home run.
It wasn't that easy in my opinion. The guy that had to run the furthest was never called off and he over-ran it.
I have played many years at second base and for the most part that ball should be the 2nd basemans to catch but he got a late jump and was coming way to fast and hard to pick up the ball in the air and the reason he over ran it. The first baseman was actually in a good position and probably had the best opportunity but if the 2nd baseman calls you off then it's on him.
As a former outfielder, I think the right fielder should have called them both off. He had the entire play in front of him. He had the best view of both other fielders and the ball. However, he slowed up and deferred when the second baseman called it. I thought he was too passive. In that situation when I have the best view and best angle, I aggressively call the infielder of the ball. It wouldn't have mattered in this case, as there were two outs, but with less than two outs the outfielder is also in the best position to make a throw after catching the ball. In any case, I'm glad they fucked it up. BNM
I agree in most cases the right fielder would be first choice and has the right of way and if he feels he can get to it reasonably then he should be calling off the infielders, but from what I recall he wasn't that close and it would have been a difficult catch for him. The second baseman simply over ran the ball.
I expect the Beavers to stomp them today. Fingers crossed the Beavers pitchers have some mustard left in the tank.
